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

The White House was so eager to rid itself of Iraq that it was willing to withdraw rather than lock in arrangements that would preserve our influence and interests.

Today, I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics, and the result is that it's much more partisan and much more divided.

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

My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

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

I'm not big on commissions.