Syria's housing the militant wing of Hamas. Hezbollah has got an active presence in Syria.

Israel has a right to defend herself. Every nation must defend herself against terrorist attacks and the killing of innocent life.

Well, they have got plenty of time. I mean, the -- the U.N. Security Council, they have got time to react.

I'm confident the American people understand that when it comes to our security, if we need to act, we will act. And we really don't need United Nation's approval to do so.

I'm hopeful that we can get some U.N. action on North Korea.

It's really sad where people are willing to take innocent life in order to stop that progress. As a matter of fact, it's pathetic.

The Bush administration sees Syria and Iran behind Hezbollah's attacks as well as being behind the insurgency in Iraq, making this a dangerous and crucial moment for the United States.

Syria needs to be held to account. Syria is housing the militant wing of Hamas. Hezbollah has got an active presence in Syria.

It's really sad, where people are willing to take innocent life in order to stop that progress. As a matter of fact, it's pathetic.

When history looks back I'd rather be judged as solving problems and being correct rather than being popular.

To seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.

the White House lashed out at Syria and Iran for the Hezbollah kidnappings of two Israeli soldiers, holding them responsible for 'an unprovoked act of terrorism.'