So much of our attention is trained on the Middle East these days, but we cannot ignore East Asia.

But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try to do what is right.

The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems.

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

Addressing global resentment cannot be put off. If we do not learn to use our predominant power with great restraint, we will antagonize the world.

When you're talking with a person at this level of the government, at the very highest level, I think you have to be very discreet because he, President Clinton, is very aware that anything he says publicly can have a profound impact on American politics and on world politics.

China's ability to deliver nuclear warheads on American cities is expanding.