Political development should start at the grassroots.

There are so many different sub-societies inside of Syria.

Together, we can create a world in which peace is real; in which every human being can thrive; in which all share the promise of our century. I believe we can succeed.

When there's a status quo, usually what shakes everybody up is some sort of military confrontation, at which point we all come running and screaming to pick up the pieces.

I look at Jerusalem as being a beacon for the three monotheistic religions.

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.

I think the debate in our society now is that people have to agree on zero-tolerance to terrorism.