We attempted to try to solve every problem in the world, out of a sense of moral obligations, and attitudes, and our history. But no country can solve every problem without exhausting itself. Therefore, we have to establish priorities.

The capacity to admire others is not my most fully developed trait.

For any student of history, change is the law of life. Any attempt to contain it guarantees an explosion down the road; the more rigid the adherence to the status quo, the more violent the ultimate outcome will be.

I believe in freedom of expression, and I believe that societies thrive when they permit freedom of expression.

Realism in foreign policy means careful consideration of all aspects pertinent to the issue, before taking a decision. This is the only way you can move from where you are to someplace else.

Henceforth the adequacy of any military establishment will be tested by its ability to preserve the peace.

I don't see why we need to stand by and watch a country go communist due to the irresponsibility of its own people.