University politics make me long for the simplicity of the Middle East.

Baseball is the most intellectual game because most of the action goes on in your head.

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

Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

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

China has had a long and complex history and has managed to evolve its own culture for 4,000 years. It therefore not necessarily true that we know exactly what is best for the internal structure of China.

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