No one is born a good citizen or a good democrat or a good leader; it takes time and education.

In their greatest hour of need, the world failed the people of Rwanda.

I urge you to celebrate the extraordinary courage and contributions of refugees past and present.

It's not that easy to quit. When you look back in the American system it is very rare that people quit on issues of principle.

The fight against HIV/AIDS requires leadership from all parts of government - and it needs to go right to the top. AIDS is far more than a health crisis. It is a threat to development itself.

The Millennium Development Goals can be met by 2015, but only if all involved break with business as usual and dramatically accelerate and scale up action now.

I observe a lot. I see a lot around me.