There is a resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe. The policies of the Bush administration and the Sharon administration contribute to that. It's not specifically anti-Semitism, but it does manifest itself in anti-Semitism as well.

Germany will always do the minimum to preserve the euro. Doing the minimum, though, will perpetuate the situation where the debtor countries in Europe have to pay tremendous premiums to refinance their debt. The result will be a Europe in which Germany is seen as an imperial power that will not be loved and admired by the rest of Europe - but hated and resisted, because it will perceived as an oppressive power.

I admire Chancellor Merkel for her leadership qualities, but she is leading Europe in the wrong direction.

The worse a situation becomes the less it takes to turn it around, the bigger the upside.

Whenever there is a conflict between universal principles and self-interest, self-interest is likely to prevail.

The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.

The pro-Israel lobby has been remarkably successful in suppressing criticism. Politicians challenge it at their peril because of the lobby's ability to influence political contributions.