Unfortunately, after Sept. 11, there was an outburst in America of intense suffering and patriotism, and the Bush administration was very shrewd and effective in painting anyone who disagreed with the policies as unpatriotic or even traitorous.

One of the turning points of my life was when I got my first bait-casting outfit.

Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring.

There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.

I enjoy walking by myself on the same paths where, as a little boy, I delighted in following my father around.

I officially designated every US ambassador on earth to be my personal human rights representative, and to have the embassy be a haven for people who suffered from abuse by their own government.

I thought then and I think now that the invasion of Iraq was unnecessary and unjust and I think the premises on which it was launched were false.