I do believe that in order to be a successful negotiator that as a diplomat, you have to be able to put yourself into the other person's shoes. Unless you can understand what is motivating them, you are never going to be able to figure out how to solve a particular problem.

I really do think about the fact that every day counts. I believe that every individual counts, and so I believe that every day counts and I try not to waste it.

If there's nobody in your way, you're not going anywhere.

It is an unfortunate fact that in many parts of the world women are considered property. An awful lot of injustice is obviously due to that; not just women's status in the home, but all kinds of laws that are even more discriminating.

What a blast it is to be here with Michael Moore.

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

I think that the Middle East is the largest piece of unfinished business that we all have. I happen to believe in the democratization process.