I agree with that assessment and I agree with the term being subject to the President's discretion.

The one thing that I come down on with you and Senator Stevens that puts me at odds with the President is that we probably ought not to be making this decision this fast and in this atmosphere.

I think that is a terrible acronym. It sounds like Dr. Seuss.

I believe that you are correct. I am glad that so many of the former Secretaries of Defense and State are stepping up to say it would be ludicrous to push something through in the last 2 weeks of a session in a Presidential election year…

It seems to me that a lot of leaks come out of this place when too much information comes to Congress.

I do not think that even had that wall not been there, there would have been enough information to build the case to find the 19 hijackers.

I believe it is very important that we get this right.

I have come to see the need, I think rather early on, for a National Intelligence Director, separate from policy.

The 9/11 Commission said the NID should be placed in the Office of the President.

I intend to support both of the nominees based on what I am advised.

The president of the United States stood before a stony-faced body and barely talked about the realities at all of Iraq.

You don't just stand up in front of folks, in the midst of a -- sort of running through all the issues speech, and pretend that that's the way you lead people to the table.

Let's switch the topic.

Both sides are preparing for what may be the final showdown.

This policy has been plagued by an lack of planning, by an absence of candor, arrogance, and outright incompetence.

Invading Iraq has created a crisis of historic proportions. And if we do not change course, there is the prospect of a war with no end in sight.

As commander in chief, I've got two words for companies like Halliburton that abuse the American taxpayer and the trust -- you're fired.

... that this administration is planning yet another substantial callup of reservists and Guard units immediately after the election. Hide it from people through the election, then make the move.