The Lord had the wonderful advantage of being able to work alone.

Ameen Rihani, one of the earliest Arab Americans, devoted his life to bringing the East and the West together. We are not of the East or the West, he wrote. No boundaries exist in our breast: We are free.

Terrorism constitutes a direct attack on the values the UN stands for: the rule of law; the protection of civilians; peaceful resolution of conflicts; and mutual respect between people of different faiths and cultures.

You need younger men in Africa, men and women in African politics.

If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.

HIV/AIDS has become much more than a health issue. HIV/AIDS is a development issue, it's a security issue.

Good, healthy democratic societies are built on three pillars: there's peace and stability, economic development, and respect for rule of law and human rights. And where all three are present, you stand a very good chance of making a go of it.