As much as we Egyptians treasure our military, acting alone it cannot provide the legitimacy to lay the foundations for democracy.

All I know is, I think I would like to continue to do public service.

My father taught me that you have to stand by your principles.

We know North Korea has the plutonium that can go into the bomb.

Once in a while, I have to pinch myself to remind myself I am Nobel laureate, but that is not part of my work plan every day.

The dream of democracy has long been enshrined in the hearts of the Egyptian people. It only needed awakening.

I have a lot of interests in global issues, as you know, humanity, inequity, arms control, and I continue to be active on all these issues.