But Oftentimes I'm Asked, Why? Why Do

Sometimes In This World You Make Unpopular Decisions Because You Think They're Right.

If Our Commanders On The Ground Say We Need More Troops, I Will Send Them. But Our Commanders Tell Me They Have The Number Of Troops They Need To Do Their Job. Sending More Americans Would Undermine Our Strategy Of Encouraging Iraqis To Take The Lead In This Fight. And Sending More Americans Would Suggest That We Intend To Stay Forever, When We Are, In Fact, Working For The Day When Iraq Can Defend Itself And We Can Leave.

Every Action Being Taken Against Terrorists Requires Court Order, Requires Scrutiny.

A Good Run Adds A Little Bounce To My Step. I Get A Certain Amount Of Self-esteem From It.

I'm The Commander -- See, I Don't Need To Explain -- I Do Not Need To Explain Why I Say Things. That's The Interesting Thing About Being President.