The art of diplomacy is to take an opportunity and turn it into something.

We can't make China a friend, but we can behave to make them an enemy.

For most of mankind, the average person knew what was happening in his own village and the next one, and nothing beyond that, and he didn't care, so that leaders were able to guide their countries almost irrespective of what people really thought because they weren't involved in it. Now, everybody knows what's happening instantaneously.

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

Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.

An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.

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.