The Longbow Papers

"Do you have Blacks, too?" --To Brazilian president Fernando Cardoso; Washington, D.C.; November 8, 2001

"I'm sure you can imagine it's an unimaginable honor to live here." --In a White House Address to agriculture leaders; June 18, 2001

"One year ago today, the time for excuse-making has come to an end." --Washington, D.C.; January 8, 2003

"You saw the president yesterday. I thought he was very forward-leaning, as they say in diplomatic nuanced circles." --Referring to his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin; Rome; July 23, 2001

"Whatever it took to help Taiwan defend theirself." --On how far we'd be willing to go to defend Taiwan; Good Morning America; April 25, 2001