Terrorism is not a matter that can be left to law enforcement, with its deliberative process, built-in delays, and safeguards that may let the prisoner go free on procedural grounds.

Between 1980 and 1990, the number of countries that were classified as 'free' or 'mostly free' increased by about 50%.

Terrorism is not a matter that can be left to law enforcement, with its deliberative process, built-in delays, and safeguards that may let the prisoner go free on procedural grounds.

We have struggled with terrorism for a long time. In the Reagan administration, I was a hawk on the subject. I said terrorism is a big problem, a different problem, and we have to take forceful action against it. Fortunately, Ronald Reagan agreed with me, but not many others did.

The civilized world has a common stake in defeating the terrorists.

There is no prospect that the United States will say to Israel, 'You do such and such and we'll not support you in your security.

Oh, you know. I am secretary of state. My trips aren't successful. I just talk to people.