Each success only buys an admission ticket to a more difficult problem.

From a geo-strategic point of view, I consider Iran a bigger problem than the Islamic State. ISIS is a group of adventurers with a very aggressive ideology. But they have to conquer more and more territory before they can became a geo-strategic, permanent reality. I think a conflict with ISIS - important as it is - is more manageable than a confrontation with Iran.

We cannot give Russia veto over deployment of forces on NATO territory. But we have to understand their particular sensitivities, and, therefore, there should be a dialogue on these issues.

Our nation is uniquely endowed to play a creative and decisive role in the new order which is taking form around us.

I want to thank you for stopping the applause. It is impossible for me to look humble for any period of time.

90% of politicians give the other 10% a bad name.

We must learn to distinguish morality from moralizing.