“I think in national security, the war in Iraq is troublesome and a difficult challenge, but our troops and the military leaders we have are managing that situation, although it continues to be very risky and very dangerous.”
Thad Cochran
“[National Security] is an advantage for Republicans, it's just that the advantage has been reduced somewhat due to the war in Iraq and the eavesdropping issue.”
Larry Sabato
“The War on Terror is one of the most critical national security efforts in our history.”
Sue Kelly
“adequately protect the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq.”
A. Bush
“defend the national security interests of the United States against the threat posed by Iraq, and restore international peace and security in the region.”
Carl Levin
“I am proud of our president, our troops, and our allies, ... Yes, we are fighting to preserve our national security. But we are also fighting to preserve the universal ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Dennis Hastert
“Today, no walls can separate humanitarian or human rights crises in one part of the world from national security crises in another. What begins with the failure to uphold the dignity of one life all too often ends with a calamity for entire nations.”
Kofi Annan