Paul Begala actually said...

"The American people gave them a chance. The American people gave them the House, gave them the Senate, gave them the White House. I have to say, America, I warned you."

"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."