The war on terror is a vital -- the vital aspect of our future as a nation, and I believe that President Bush has led with strength and clarity.

Of course we're friendly. Of course. And do you consider the president of the United States a, quote, 'friend'? I don't know exactly how you describe that, but we certainly have an excellent relationship.

I've given thought to '08, 12, 16, 20, but not really. I've given only thought to my reelection efforts in the state of Arizona.

He is satisfied, that he's appreciative of what the president has done.

He said that the Bush campaign was going to take legal action to make sure those political groups, outside groups, would not run those political ads.

He said that they were going to try to clamp down on that. If that didn't happen, they would use some sort of legislative action.

dishonest and dishonorable

The president today missed a chance again for the 14th day in a row to say that these ads are dishonest and despicable, the words of John McCain.

The hope is McCain will convince those moderate Republicans and swing voters who backed him back then to back Mr. Bush now.

McCain is now a very public supporter of the Bush-Cheney ticket.

There's not much question, once again, 38 percent of his tax cut to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. My friends -- my friends, I don't think Bill Gates needs a tax cut.

I doubt it, the, given the high visibility that he has, but I believe that he will get the reward that he deserves for his brutal torture and mistreatment of the Iraqi people.