Unfortunately, you know, working in a spirit of cooperation and respect requires someone else to reach back, and I don't think that's happened and it's been disappointing because the debate in our country has become so rancorous.

We all know that the vice president is a world-class debater, ... We think that the pressure in this debate is really on Vice President Gore to try to change the dynamic of the race. The dynamic of the race is that voters want a change.

I can assure you we are all strong-willed, forceful personalities and the president encourages vigorous debate.

I can't imagine that I would seek to approach this job and seek to reach out to a wider Muslim audience without first seeking the advice, opinions and input of our American Muslim community.

Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality.

I think I can feel a new spirit and good cooperation from the Iraqi side.