First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.

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

If you look back at the first Gulf war, the Arabs sent forces, they sent money. So their interests in Iraq are clear, but they're nowhere to be seen now. Why? Because right now, it's dangerous to be seen as supporting the United States.

I don't think the Chinese look out at the world and want to overturn the system.

America is stronger than any state probably since the Roman Empire. But we can't do what used to be done with that kind of strength.

Russia right now is searching for its soul. It's trying to figure out what it really is.

You know, different people are going to react different ways. And I don't think we should be intolerable because people do things a little differently.