The higher the classification of secrecy, the quicker you will report it.

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.

I learned in business that you had to be very careful when you told somebody that's working for you to do something, because the chances were very high he'd do it. In government, you don't have to worry about that.

Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.

I think the idea that you would do everything you can to prevent what is coming at you by way of something very disruptive - a 9/11 - it's a no-brainer.

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.