We all live in a televised goldfish bowl.

If I take refuge in ambiguity, I assure you that it's quite conscious.

The function of a briefing paper is to prevent the ambassador from saying something dreadfully indiscreet. I sometimes think its true object is to prevent the ambassador from saying anything at all.

Incomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession.

There is no greater challenge than to have someone relying upon you; no greater satisfaction than to vindicate his expectation.

There is no lasting hope in violence, only temporary relief from hopelessness.

The newspaper fits the reader's program while the listener must fit the broadcaster's program.