I don't actually believe in a clash of civilizations. I believe in a clash of the civilized and the noncivilized.

I'm for democracy, but imposing democracy is an oxymoron. People have to choose democracy, and it has to come up from below.

For me, being raised in a free America made all the difference.

jewels have played a colorful part in the evolution of world affairs. Because precious stones tend to inspire both admiration and greed, leaders have found convenient excuses for seeking them and have used them to impress crowds, reward friends, deprive foes, forge alliances, and justify war. Jewels may find their highest expression in the decorative arts, but they have also earned a place in the art of the possible.

A great task has been completed and an even larger one remains.

Freedon succeeds from the moment people stop looking to others to improve their lives and start taking responsibility.

Our predecessors understood that the ties that bind America are far stronger than disagreements over any particular policy and far more durable and profound than any party affiliation.