I also do not believe that the United States can let itself be driven into a political role by escalating terrorism, and therefore, the leaders of the Arab world and Arafat should do their utmost to put an end to this and then the United States should do its utmost to produce a political solution.

It is not a matter of what is true that counts, but a matter of what is perceived to be true.

The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.

The reason prophets are so rarely honored in their own country is that their role is to transcend the limits of their contemporaries' experience and imagination. They achieve recognition only when their vision has been turned into experience - in short, when it is too late to benefit from their foresight.

This country cannot afford to tear itself apart on a partisan basis on issues so vital to our national security.

Art is man's expression of his joy in labor.

I don't stand on protocol. Just call me your Excellency.