16 June, 2001 - with Vladimir Putin"I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul."

13 Jun 2006 - with Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki
I've come to not only look you in the eye, I've also come to tell you that when America gives its word, it will keep its word ...

22 Sep 2006 - with President Musharraf of Pakistan
When the President [of Pakistan] looks me in the eye and says, the tribal deal is intended to reject the Talibanization of the people, and that there won't be a Taliban and won't be al Qaeda, I believe him, you know?