Actually, we have a pretty terrific Army.

They know what a red kettle means to people. People know that a Salvation Army kettle is a pretty safe donation place.

The Swiss have an interesting army. Five hundred years without a war. Pretty impressive. Also pretty lucky for them. Ever see that little Swiss Army knife they have to fight with? Not much of a weapon there. Corkscrews, Bottle openers. 'Come on, buddy, let's go. You get past me, the guy in back of me, he's got a spoon. Back off. I've got the toe clippers right here.

If terror groups are to be defeated, it is national governments that will have to do so. In nations like India, governments will have to call on the patriotism of citizens to fight the terrorists. In a nation like Pakistan, the government will have to be persuaded to deal with those in their midst who are complicit.

All defense secretaries in wartime have, needless to say, made misjudgments.

If the American people really come to a settled belief that Bush lied us into war, his presidency will be over.