Free societies are societies in which the right of dissent is protected.

Believe me, the drug of freedom is universally potent.

I am optimistic that peace can be achieved in the region because I believe that every society on earth can be free and that if freedom comes to the Middle East, there can be peace.

Will dissent be permitted? The answer to that question will determine whether the society is a free society or a fear society.

Arafat rejected the deal because, as a dictator who had directed all his energies toward strengthening the Palestinians hatred toward Israel, Arafat could not afford to make peace.

Those who warned that Gorbachev was being put under too much pressure were wrong.

Free nations generally look for ways to deal with dictators amicably.