To outlive one's child is a terrible thing, but to do so because your child has taken his or her life is horrible.

The Gulf War is responsible for the huge and horrifying rise in Islamic terrorism.

I may be plucky, but I am not stupid.

President Kennedy was a voracious reader and was forever coming up with fascinating bits of information.

Whole generations have forgotten history.

I do not wear my emotions on my sleeve. I was once described by my own son Stephen as an emotional ostrich.

As much as I liked and admired the various members of the Kennedy family, my first loyalty was to Jackie.