"Secrecy is the freedom tyrants dream of."

"For the first time in our history, ideology and theology hold a monopoly of power in Washington."

"Ideas are great arrows, but there has to be a bow. And politics is the bow of idealism."

"As a student I learned from wonderful teachers and ever since then I've thought everyone is a teacher."

"Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong."

"The challenge in working in politics, particularly if you're working for a political party, is that everyone's a messenger."

"Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars."

"Presidents do not go into war lightly. It's a tremendous responsibility in making decisions, and I know Bush must deeply believe this is the only course."