George W. Bush

I assured the Prime Minister that this system is not aimed at Russia.

The United States opposes torture, and I remain committed to following international and domestic law regarding the humane treatment of people in its custody.

Senior intelligence officials need to assume their duties and responsibilities as quickly as possible to address the pressing requirements of national security.

My veto is intended to allow the continuation of a separate and classified CIA interrogation program that the Department of Justice has determined is lawful.

It is vitally important that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) be allowed to maintain a separate and classified interrogation program.

The executive branch must be permitted to present this information in a manner that does not jeopardize national security.

I remain committed to an intelligence-gathering program that complies with our legal obligations and our basic values as a people.

The bill would impede the United States Government's efforts to protect the American people effectively from terrorist attacks and other threats.

I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 2082, the 'Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.'

And one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America.

Our enemies oppose every principle of humanity and decency that we hold dear.

We have no greater responsibility, no greater charge than to stop our enemies and to protect our fellow citizens.

We're constantly assessing weaknesses and needs and constantly adjusting, because there's no greater calling than to protect our country.

We will protect our country; we will protect our economy from those who seek to do us harm.

The enemy remains active, deadly in its intent, and in the face of this danger, the United States must never let down its guard.

The most important legacy we can leave behind is a commitment to remain vigilant.

The only way these terrorists can recruit operatives is to feed on hopelessness and despair.

It is better to defeat them over there than to face them here in the United States.

Nuclear power can generate massive amounts of electricity without causing any air pollution or emitting greenhouse gases.

I've set a great goal for our country, and that is to reduce our dependence on oil by investing in technologies that will produce abundant supplies of clean and renewable energy.

Biodiesel is the most promising of these fuels.

The United States is forming international partnerships to pursue clean sources of renewable energy.

John McCain will find out, when he takes the oath of office, his most important responsibility is to protect the American people from harm.

But they're not going to be voting for me.

People don't vote for Vice Presidents, as much as I hate to say that for those who have been candidates for Vice President.