I strongly urge the United States Senate to confirm this man, so that I can have an Attorney General to work with to protect the United States of America from further attack.

The fight for Iraq is critical to the security of the American people.

This is no time for Congress to weaken our ability to intercept information from terrorists about potential attacks.

It would create an intelligence gap that, in my judgment, would jeopardize the security of the country.

We have not forgotten the lessons of September the 11th.

We must keep the intelligence gap firmly closed.

America needs a President who will approach national security decisions with honesty and sound judgment.

Global warming is a grave and growing threat to our national security.

Changing the definition of success to stay the course with the wrong policy is the wrong course for our troops and our national security.

We will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear capability.

I know that you share my commitment to achieve the goal of providing decision makers and the men and women on the front lines in the War on Terror with the best possible information to protect our Nation.

I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the right of the United States to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and interests.

It's important for national security.

Securing the border is essential to securing the homeland.

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously on this request to ensure the country is prepared for this growing danger.

Our strategy is designed to meet three critical goals: First, we must detect outbreaks that occur anywhere in the world; second, we must protect the American people by stockpiling vaccines and antiviral drugs.

I'm grateful for the strong support that you've given in our efforts to win the war on terror.

The PATRIOT Act is a very important piece of legislation.