We’ve got to have a clear strategic vision that uses all of our power, our economic power, our diplomatic power, our int...
Maliki stated his hope that U.S. combat forces could be out of Iraq in 2010.
Iraqis want an aspirational timetable with a clear date for the redeployment of combat troops.
Well, I think that we would like to see the Pakistani government take out those training camps.
Never.
For at least a year now, I have called for two additional brigades, perhaps three.
I think one of the biggest mistakes we've made strategically after 9/11 was to fail to finish the job here.
This is where they can plan attacks.
I don't think there's any doubt that that should be our policy.
I think it's very important that we unify command more effectively to coordinate our military activities.
But military alone is not going to be enough.
I think that the U.S. government provides an awful lot of aid to Pakistan.
I want to execute as president is giving the world a clear message that America intends to continue to show leadership.
I think there would be enormous symbolic value in us capturing or killing bin Laden.
I think this gives me a head start in that process.
I think the situation is getting urgent enough that we've got to start doing something now.
That in no other country on earth is my story even possible.
I think people can say that my election symbolizes some progress, at least within the small confines of the legal commun...
