If we go into Desert Storm, this outcome is no longer in Saddam Hussein's hands; it is in our hands.

It seems to me we have to guard against the unilateralist approach to American foreign policy.

I think, as you well know, General, you are going to be faced and the President will be faced if there are similar circumstances.

I do not believe that President-elect Bush or General Powell are isolationists. Far from it.

It is naive to think that we will always agree.

General, job well done.

I am concerned that we not undertake a precipitous rush to deploy a national missile defense.

I also believe that the most recent estimates conducted by the intelligence community underscore the risks that a deployment decision now could leave us less and not more secure.

I applaud the commitment of President Clinton and our past Presidents in their tireless efforts to find a resolution to this half-century-old conflict with its roots in antiquity.

I am going to be proposing a suspension of the certification process, not to eliminate it, but to suspend it.

I share this position--I believe that an extremely thorough and thoughtful vetting process, a clear set of goals, and a clear exit strategy are critical prerequisites to any U.S. military intervention.

I mean, I actually introduced a bill here with John McCain for the use of ground forces.

I have always believed that if you go to war you should go to war with all the assets at your disposal: air power, ground power, naval power.

We seek a lasting peace, as have all previous administrations, based on unshakable support for the security of Israel.

I look forward to working with you and other members of the committee in finding ways to satisfy your concerns about the way we do business at USAID and at the State Department.

I do not want to put words in his mouth, but the gist of it was--was not working very well.

We should recognize that while we must lead the world, we do not control it.

I am extremely interested in knowing your views and the views of the President-elect in time with regard to U.S. policy toward the Balkans.