I suspect that many corporations have begun to understand that they have an important role to play in the lives of their communities, and that allocating funds to support local groups helps them discharge that function and also burnish their image.

I can only say that I have had a wonderful life.

I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life.

Populists and isolationists ignore the tangible benefits that have resulted from our active international role during the past half-century.

Only once in my life was I on the edge of incivility. I do not like to be unkind.

This present window of opportunity, during which a truly peaceful and interdependent world order might be built, will not be open for too long - We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we need is the right major crisis and the nations will accept the New World Order.

It is true that I am often startled and even angered and repulsed by the strange directions and provocative content of new forms that seem to pop up every few months.