George W. Bush has much to evaluate: he has presided over the most sweeping redesign of U.S. grand strategy since the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

George W. Bush is not only a great president; he was a great candidate.

It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president.

When the president decides something on Monday, he still believes it on Wednesday - no matter what happened Tuesday.

The audience applauded, even though it was not clear what Bush meant.

This foreign policy stuff is a little frustrating