the need to maintain a vigorous approach to dealing with terrorists and their supporters.

I think that is guilty of some latter-day colonialism in the way they approach such governments.

We cannot properly fight terrorism with one legal hand tied behind our back, or give terrorists the unfettered right to defend themselves as they promote and prepare violent attacks on our society.

[Clarke said a Europe-wide approach on deporting extremists would bolster the fight against terrorist groups.] This is perfectly sensible. I think it's worth looking at, ... The question is what are the rules.

The motivation the Republicans have is that this plays very well with their strongest supporters.

The irony of all this summer rally is that the more vigorous it gets the higher the odds are that Mr. Greenspan continues to tighten the screws. And whether that will then lead to a more severe hangover the next morning is what we're all wrestling with.