The statesman's duty is to bridge the gap between his nation's experience and his vision.

Every American president, regardless of party, has said that America has an intense interest in a peaceful resolution. And I think it should be left at that.

The enemies you make by taking a decided stand generally have more respect for you than the friends you make by being on the fence

In relations with many domestically weak countries, a radio transmitter can be a more effective form of pressure than a squadron B-52s.

Let me make my point about Vietnam. When the Nixon initiation came into office, there were 550,000 Americans in combat. And ending the war was not a question of turning off a television channel. And so, debating on how we got there and what judgments were made was not going to help us.

NAFTA is a major stepping stone to the New World Order.

In a diplomatic negotiation, you always meet the same the other side all the time. Even if you should succeed in outsmarting him or in pressuring him, it only sets up a cycle in which he will try to get even.