Democrats see Karl Rove behind every bush in Washington, D.C. And I think the fact they're salivating so much to get Karl Rove under oath in front of a Senate committee, I think they just can't help themselves.

Appearances is -- are troubling. I think the executive branch owes it to Congress to be forthcoming when Congress asks for information. And this has not been handled well.

There are two types of people in public life, those who want to be somebody and those who want to do something.

I'm concerned that it will turn into a failed State, one that emboldens Iran, and other neighbors.

There seems to be an attitude that if we just put enough pressure on the Iraqis... that would seem to me to be a bad thing.

I strongly recommend to the committee that they support this nomination by the President of Pete Geren to serve as Secretary of the Army.

He's a proven leader and the Army needs his depth, his experience, and his commitment.

I think that Dr. Casscells will be uniquely qualified to help us as we work through that process.

Let me ask you just a last question, about the consequences of our leaving Iraq before the Iraqis are able to sustain, govern, and defend themselves.

In your view are either one or both of those plausible outcomes if in fact we leave Iraq before it is able to sustain, govern, and defend itself?

General Casey, I do not want to embroil you in the political debates here in Congress and I promise you I will not do that.