I never thought of politics as a profession.

Countries are not like financial markets. Social change cannot be executed as swiftly as credit-default swaps. You cannot sell short on social commitments and practical responsibilities.

There are certain moments in the history of a nation when the choices made define the decades to come.

This idea that you're a successful tough guy if you evade taxes and deceive the state has got to change.

You can theorise about the options you have but in reality they are very specific.

When I was growing up in the United States and Sweden, I never thought about becoming a politician.

Everyone needs to carry out his own personal revolution.