When I'm writing about reality, I'm writing about death. When I'm writing fiction, I'm writing about life.

We [the U.S.] think nothing... of attempting to inflict upon other peoples forms of government ill-tailored to their needs.

A nation that is Christian at its heart doesn't need to write it into law.

The F-22 is a shameful, disgraceful boondoggle and it revolts me.

When I'm writing about reality, I'm writing about death. When I'm writing fiction, I'm writing about life.

A soldier's longing to talk about his experiences of battle is a wound that never heals.

The great paradox of the 21st century is that, in this age of powerful technology, the biggest problems we face internationally are problems of the human soul.