We believe that peace is at hand.

I have always expressed respect for those people who make public declarations.

Withdrawal of US troops will become like salted peanuts to the American public: The more US troops come home, the more will be demanded.

What China would do, I cannot predict. China has all but given up the claim to the use of force, except in the circumstance of Taiwan declaring its independence. That is a huge step forward over what the situation was many years ago.

I have great respect for the Taiwanese. They have done an extraordinary job. But it was not a sustainable position to say that the legitimate government of China resides in Taiwan, which at that time didn't have much contact with the mainland.

The nuclear weapons were not useful for the achievement of political objectives.

People are generally amazed that I would take an interest in any form that would require me to stop talking for three hours.