In this world, emotion has become suspect - the accepted style is smooth, antiseptic and passionless.

Think about the decade after Iraq, not just the day after.

First of all, there are Persians and Arabs. The fact they share a religion, a Shiite religion, does not mean that they're close. It doesn't work that way. There is a relationship because there is a long border. There is going to be trade between them. They should have a relationship. They want to make sure that - though, that there is no undue influence coming from Iran or any other country in the region.

They're just beginning to change - Drug companies.

Hilary Clinton might have been a better pick than me.

War should always be the absolute last resort.

The truth is, my dad was a great driver. I mean, he could handle an automobile. He loved speed. He used to joke that his one regret was he didn't join the volunteer fire service so he could drive the ambulance.