First, I wanted to answer the question I'm most frequently asked: "How did you become who you are?" Well, you had to know John and Angelena Rice.

But, clearly, the prime minister has laid down some ground rules which any functioning democratic state would insist upon, having to do with, you know, arms belonging to the state, not to -- not in private hands. The current circumstances come out of what I think is a very important and indeed appropriate action that the Iraqi government has taken.

We needed to go back on the offense and offer clear leadership on Iraq.

So I think, if September 11 taught us anything, it taught us that we're vulnerable, and vulnerable in ways that we didn't fully understand.

Differences can be strength rather than a handicap.

We can't afford to let the international community and the world lose faith in the diplomatic track.

I've found my place in life, that I'm passionate about, my talents and my passion have merged, and I'm trying to do the best that I can.