Political Quotes

I respectfully disagree with what President Bush had to say. I don't think that the safety of America depends at all on the extended presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

I think that sends a clear signal to Maliki that we won't be there indefinitely and my hope is that they'll be a commitment by the world community including the controversial nations of Syria and Iran.

I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.

I welcome the opportunity through this Consular Convention to improve the relations between the two countries and their nationals.