We need now to build a culture of genuine nonviolence and real democracy.

Palestine has a very strong nonviolent movement.

We mustn't start off with the idea that there's only militarism, invasions, and occupations. We really have to look: What are the alternatives here?

In Northern Ireland, people said there would never be a solution. But once people begin to have the political will and force their governments to sit down, it can happen.

To stand up for peace and against war and for disarmament is very courageous here in America.

I have always been inspired by the American peace movement because it is operating in a very hard and militarist environment.

That will be my focus: building a culture that moves away from militarism.