Today, our nation mourns those who lost their lives in the mining accident in West Virginia. We send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the loved ones whose hearts are broken.

If Iraqis make more political progress and Iraqi troops stand up, then the U.S. will stand down.

Laura and I share the concerns of the Israeli people about Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's health and we are praying for his recovery. Prime Minister Sharon is a man of courage and peace. On behalf of all Americans, we send our best wishes…

I told him that Americans all across our country are praying for the miners who are trapped in the mine there in West Virginia.

I also assured him that the federal government will help the folks in West Virginia any way we can to bring those miners out of that mine and, hopefully, in good condition.

And may God bless those who are -- are trapped below the Earth. And may God bless those who are concerned about those trapped below the Earth.

Congressional Democrats are putting politics ahead of national security.

And, Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job.

And Brown, you're doing a heck of a job.

In our judgment, we view this storm as a temporary disruption that is being addressed by the government and by the private sector.

I authorized the interception of international communications of people with known links to al Qaeda and related terrorist organizations.

To save American lives, we must be able to act fast, and to detect these conversations so we can prevent new attacks.