Paul Begala actually said...

"I think it might actually help around the world a good bit. Because anything that boosts America's stature in the world is a good thing."

"I think it's about respect. And George W. Bush was not respected in the world."

"I think it actually -- as a political matter, frankly, I think it kind of complicates his work here at home, makes it a little harder, because expectations will be all that much higher."

"I think it does. And frankly, it's kind of cheap shot, they owe it to 'American Idol'... He has used deadly force and is stepping it up in the tribal regions in Pakistan and of course in Afghanistan."