In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.

This is regrettable indeed for a nation that aspires to teach democracy to other nations, because, as Burke said: "Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other."

It is a curiosity of human nature that lack of self-assurance seems to breed an exaggerated sense of power and mission.

In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.

The great majority of the Senate of the United States...somewhere around 80 percent...are completely in support of Israel, anything Israel wants. This has been demonstrated time and again, and this has made it difficult.

We must dare to think 'unthinkable' thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world.

The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too high.