We stand today at a unique and extraordinary moment. The crisis in the Persian Gulf , as grave as it is, also offers a rare opportunity to move toward an historic period of cooperation. Out of these troubled times, our fifth objective - a new world order - can emerge: a new era - freer from the threat of terror, stronger in the pursuit of justice, and more secure in the quest for peace. An era in which the nations of the world, East and West, North and South, can prosper and live in harmony.

The fact is prosperity has a purpose. It's to allow us to pursue "the better angels," to give us time to think and grow.

Well, I think everybody is frustrated by the finances of the U.N. and the inability to solve problems of war and peace.

You have to understand that people that are hurting are going to criticize.

The world can therefore seize the opportunity (the Persian Gulf crisis) to fulfill the long held promise of a New World Order where diverse nations are drawn together in common cause to achieve the universal aspirations of mankind.

I think it's very hard to fight the war on terrorism if we're in retreat.

Gulf Lesson One is the value of airpower.