I think that, regardless of our culture, age, or even personal handicaps, we can still strive for something exceptional. Why not expand our sights instead of restricting our lives and accepting the lowest common denominator of a dormant existence? Faith. . . will permit us to take a chance on a new path, perhaps different from the one we now follow. It may be surprising where it leads.

I remember the last three days that I was president, I never went to bed at all. I never went to bed until we had negotiated the final release of the hostages.

For the first time in the history of our country the majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years.

Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.

My position has always been, along with many other people, that any differences be resolved in a nonviolent way.

Always tell the truth, and take an interest in serving the people around you as much as possible.

Building confidence and constructive relations between Sudan and South Sudan is urgent