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.

I have learned, as I wrote, that history must be discovered, not declared. It's an admission that one grows in life.

Administration has managed the extraordinary feat of having, at one and the same time, the worst relations with our allies, the worst relations with our adversaries, and the most serious upheavals in the developing world since the end of the Second World War.

In my view, there's no doubt that the Soviets had infinitely greater trouble holding their structure together than we did.

It is frankly a mistake of amateurs to believe you can gain the upper hand in a diplomatic negotiation.

I go out with actresses because I'm not apt to marry one.

I do not stand on protocol. If you just call me Excellency, it will be okay.