Pakistan always seems to have a lot of political complexities and political challenges. But Pakistan is important for a number of reasons. Primarily, it is a nuclear power. And if, in fact, al Qaeda and Taliban, which are in Pakistan and causing a lot of tragedies and deaths in Pakistan - if they would ever somehow have real influence and control of that government, then we [world] really have a problem.

We should develop anti-satellite weapons because we could not have prevailed without them in 'Red Storm Rising'.

[The US is] naked, absolutely nude, to attack [by the Soviets].

My friends, no matter how rough the road may be, we can and we will, never, never surrender to what is right.

We will move forward, we will move upward, and yes, we will move onward.

The world is beset by challenges including the ongoing danger of international terrorism, and the significant political and economic threats posed by factors such as the high levels of corporate and sovereign debt and persistent unemployment.

I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.