The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength.

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security.

I said when I came into office that I don't want to be a great leader; I want to be a good democrat.

My commitment is my commitment.

Any peace process after so many years of horror and terror will be long and difficult.

I want to increase our spending on research and development by 25%. That's something the U.S. does very well. That dynamism alongside a welfare state in the European community - that's the synthesis I want to achieve.

...it is true that renewable energy is expensive and can't be done without public sector support, it is an important investment in the future.