Leaders are made by the situations they are involved in. I think that some rise to the occasion and some do not.

My deepest regret from my years in public service is the failure of the United States and the international community to act sooner to halt these crimes.

Hussein has chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and palaces for his cronies.

I have said this many times, that there seems to be enough room in the world for mediocre men, but not for mediocre women, and we really have to work very, very hard.

There are an awful lot of things going on that need understanding and explanation, but - to put it mildly - the world is a mess.

It's one thing to be religious, but it's another thing to make religion your policy.

A skilled diplomat rarely generates extreme reactions.