My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

I don't usually comment on columnists' ideas of what I'm thinking. That's a dangerous game to get into.

Clearly, Russia has lied to the world about what's going on in Ukraine. They have clearly violated the cease-fire agreements.

Caution is an important quality in a leader, but it has to be caution followed by decision. Caution followed by ambivalence can be a weakness.

Go forward, knowing that you are greater than the challenges of your time.

I don't think I should penalize people who were doing their duty.

We either believe in the dignity of the individual, the rule of law, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, or we don't. There is no middle ground.