I would have said, before the World Trade Center events, that he would try to get a normal relationship with China - making clear to China what the limits are of what America can accept, but also showing understanding for some of Chinese necessities. I thought he was moving towards the position that I have more or less advocated.

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

You're 18 points down [in the polls]... You might as well do what's right.

I don't stand on protocol. Just call me your Excellency.

It is an act of insanity and national humiliation to have a law prohibiting the President from ordering assassination.

We believe that peace is at hand.

No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy.