Nearly all Americans have ancestors who braved the oceans-liberty-loving risk takers in search of an ideal-the largest voluntary migrations in recorded history. Across the Pacific, across the Atlantic, they came from every point on the compass-many passing beneath the Statue of Liberty-with fear and vision, with sorrow and adventure, fleeing tyranny or terror, seeking haven, and all seeking hope...Immigration is not just a link to America's past; it's also a bridge to America's future.

I try to hold my charisma in check.

We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West relationship to one of enduring co-operation.

I think 9/11 guaranteed that national security is going to be in the forefront of every election.

The Cold War began with the division of Europe. It can only end when Europe is whole.

If the people were to ever find out what we have done, we would be chased down the streets and lynched.

The rigidity of those pledges is something I don’t like. The circumstances change and you can’t be wedded to some formula by Grover Norquist. It’s—who the hell is Grover Norquist, anyway?