Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

the best of American patriotism and service to their country. They did their duty with honor and with great professionalism.

I don't see how you can lead this country to succeed in Iraq if you say wrong war, wrong time, wrong place.ÊWhat message does that send our troops?ÊWhat message does that send to our allies? What message does that send the Iraqis?

People make suggestions on what to say all the time. I'll give you an example; I don't read what's handed to me. People say, 'Here, here's your speech, or here's an idea for a speech.' They're changed. Trust me.

It doesn't hurt to feel sad from time to time.