I think our initiative with respect to education and economic development can work in Saudi Arabia and it is up to the Saudis to decide how they wish to transform their society in order to make it prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

We hope that more assistance will be available to the nations of the region, to include Egypt, on the three pillars that I discussed today: civic society development, education and economic development.

One of the greatest talents of all is the talent to recognize and to develop talent in others.

Good and solid analysis and a formal way of looking at a problem [are the core ingredients of good decisions].

So like any football or basketball coach, you always always believe you're going to win.

Leadership is all about people … and getting the most out of people.

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity.