They (american press) always blame America first!

Solidarity was the movement that turned the direction of history, I think.

What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving.

Words can destroy. What we call each other ultimately becomes what we think of each other, and it matters.

Cultural constraints condition and limit our choices, shaping our characters with their imperatives.

I don't think the government (of El Salvador) was responsible. The nuns were not just nuns; the nuns were political activists. We ought to be a little more clear-cut about this than we usually are. They were political activists on behalf of the Frente and somebody who is using violence to oppose the Frente killed them.

And I have no doubt that the American people generally believe the world is safer, and that we are safer, when we are stronger