Without economic development, any potential for political openness and freedom will be questionable.

My conviction is that the best strategy to defend the West is to defend Israel.

Speak less but act more.

Today we confront the future with optimism from a founded hope for the Iraqi people - in freedom

The alliance should agree... to an effective NATO role against the new threats presented by international terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

Young people in particular need real options to find a decent job and to lift their lives. I'm not sure the new Islamist governments will be the best to promote prosperity and growth.

Because the task of a political leader is to do what he believes is better for his country. Sometimes the public opinion is in favor; sometimes the public opinion needs a little bit more time to understand things.