Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi grabbed full power for himself. Not even the pharaohs had so much authority, to say nothing of his predecessor Hosni Mubarak. This is a catastrophe - it a mockery of the revolution that brought him to power and an act that leads one to fear the worst.

America is always a good target for a populist. In many countries, particularly authoritarian systems, if you want to get an extra bonus, you bash the Americans.

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.

The time is right for a political solution and the way is negotiations.

The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials.

Discipline is part of my professional training as a lawyer.

Democracy is not an instant coffee.