Most of the State of the Union will not be about Iraq. Most of the State of the Union will be about improving America's economy and providing greater access to health care for millions of American people, including senior citizens.

I would strongly encourage Iraq not to come to any conclusions about American credibility, and America's intent to disarm [Iraqi President] Saddam Hussein along with a coalition of the willing, as a result of any of the ongoing diplomacy. That would be a grave mistake for Iraq to make.

The president welcomes peaceful protests - it is a time-honored tradition. The president agrees violence is not the answer in Iraq, and that's why he hopes Saddam Hussein will disarm.

It is too soon to say what we are going to do ... The debates will be held when people are paying attention.

continues to keep an eye on the situation. He has high hopes that an agreement on a Cabinet will be reached.

I think what you're seeing is diplomacy unfold, and in the end, the president remains optimistic the outcome will be solid.