These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements.

Intelligence is not a science.

So, I think even in Saudi Arabia there is movement. And we have to remember that over the years they've stabilized the oil price and that is tremendously important for the economies of the world. I think we have no choice but to work with the government of Saudi Arabia.

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

These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements.

We would like to have friendly regimes with enough broad participation of their populations to maintain long-term stability, so that we would have not only access to the region's wealth, but we would be able to ensure the security of our good friend Israel.

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