I don't think there is any question about the ambition of the Iranians. I think there is substantial question about how far along they are in the program.

Let's see if we can exhaust every diplomatic action possible.

I think we only breed contempt for the rule of law when we pass laws by Congress that don't go in force.

It's really the responsibility of the general to say, Mr. Secretary, you are wrong on this issue, and if you proceed in this fashion, we are going to inherit the wind on this or meet catastrophe.

It's somewhat unusual. I don't recall a situation in the past. Obviously, it's tied to the situation in Iraq itself. It hasn't been going as well as either Secretary Rumsfeld or the -- the country would like to see it go.

religious extremists...

I think that is one of the messages certainly that has come out that they can, by the exquisite timing of that particular attack, affect the elections.

I think there will be a substantial transfer of power. I think France is going to ask in not so many direct words for the United States to eat a bit of humble pie.

Well, it shouldn't come as a surprise. We've known for some time that there are terror cells in the United States, al Qaeda, and others. And so, it shouldn't be greeted as some alarming news. We've known it for some time. The question is…

We need your help. We're asking for it.

We're in this war, and it's a difficult position for us. But a lot is at stake and much will affect France, Germany and the entire industrialized world.