George Bush, on the other hand, fought this law all along until his position became politically untenable. And now he's doing his best to violate the spirit of campaign finance reform by staking his re-election on the huge stake he's being given by special interest contributors.

The Chandra Levy case is a missing persons case. And I think we all ought to let the law-enforcement authorities focus on finding Chandra Levy and relieving the terrible trauma and nightmare that her family and friends have gone through, ... And when that is over, politicians can begin to speak out.

It's a needle-in-the-haystack approach to law enforcement.

intended to forestall any more immediate response.

I share the anger, but, ultimately, to govern this country, it takes more than anger. It takes experience. It takes positions that reflect the best values of the American people.

In this era of uncertainty and conflict, the United States - blessed with the world's strongest military, most ingenious economy, and most tolerant society - remains a model and leader to the world.