America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.

253

It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.

180

I'm afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.

178

The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.

173

But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.

173

An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.

145

The Iraqi elections were an important first step.

137

You know, different people are going to react different ways. And I don't think we should be intolerable because people do things a little differently.

122

Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.

110