All policy is a matter of gains and losses, upsides and downsides.

Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia.

The windfall of great riches can, if mismanaged, make things worse, not better, for the recipients.

The world needs a strong America.

The main division in the world is between democratic and undemocratic countries.

People do not change when you tell them they should; they change when they tell themselves they must.

The real threat to world stability is not too much American power. It is too little American power.