Revolutionaries are rarely motivated primarily by material considerations-though the illusion that they are persists in the West.

Every success is usually an admission ticket to a new set of decisions.

I can think of no faster way to unite the American people behind George W. Bush than a terrorist attack on an American target overseas. And I believe George W. Bush will quickly unite the American people through his foreign policy.

When you travel as secretary, one problem you have is that the press comes with you and wants an immediate result because it justifies their trip. And sometimes the best result is that you don't try to get a result but try to get an understanding for the next time you go to them.

Taiwan will probably not declare independence. The question isn't independence. The issue is whether Taiwan will declare itself as a sovereign separate state. That will start a huge crisis if that happens.

The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.

I don't think we should pay people to fight terrorism. I would be amazed if they asked for anything in return.