As president, I watched in wonder as Nelson Mandela had the remarkable capacity to forgive his jailers following 26 years of wrongful imprisonment - setting a powerful example of redemption and grace for us all.

I will never apologize for the United States of America - I don't care what the facts are. Said after 'Vincennes' shot down an Iranian Airliner.

I am not one who - who flamboyantly believes in throwing a lot of words around.

A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel.

International exchanges are not a great tide to sweep away all differences, but they will slowly wear away at the obstacles to peace as surely as water wears away a hard stone.

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

Never ask anyone over 70 how they feel. They'll tell you.