Of course, China is a key to the North Korea if we're going to solve that riddle, but they could also be helpful on Iraq, which is why it's important that we maintain a constructive dialogue with China.

The Crown Prince has said he needs to broaden political participation in the governing of Saudi Arabia.

It took us 50 months in Germany, post World War II to go from the end of the war to a national election.

There's clearly something to be said for success and following through on your commitments.

Intelligence is not a science.

Over a period of time, I think the popular will in Iran will prevail.

I wouldn't even know - and I spent three years in the CIA - I wouldn't even know how you'd start a covert action program in a place like Iran. It would be extraordinarily difficult.