I'm afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.

The UN could help the Iraqi government get on its feet and help the United States withdraw a bit more.

It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.

The Iraqi elections were an important first step.

But the central point is that any campaign against Iraq, whatever the strategy, cost and risks, is certain to divert us for some indefinite period from our war on terrorism.

I think America has to do more than be a broker now. Because both the Palestinians are weak and Israel is very weak.

Perhaps the most troubling area in the world goes from the Balkans through the Middle East and in Central Asia.