That is different from what one hears from some of the other parties to the talks themselves who believe that we have not put something sufficient on the table.

it is paramount because we have an urgent need to isolate the terrorists rather than having them isolate us or having extremists isolate us.

The current policy is growing the insurgency, not diminishing it.

The dynamics of the election could actually, without the proper actions, provide a greater capacity for civil war.

Change is coming to America!

I wish that I could just wrap you up in my arms and embrace each and every one of you individually, all across this nation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Now we have this incredible mess in Iraq.

We are required now to work together for the good of our country.

I'm a Catholic, raised a Catholic, I was an altar boy. Religion has been a huge part of my life.

I would not give up this fight if there was a chance that we would prevail, but it is now clear that even when all the provisional ballots are counted, which they will be, there won't be enough outstanding votes for us to be able to win…

I need you in these hours to go out and do the hard work, knock on those doors, make those phone calls, talk to friends, take people to the polls. Help us change the direction of this great nation for the better.