I maintain that nothing useful and lasting can emerge from violence.

I have never been convinced throughout my life that one needs to be imitating others. I even tell my daughters not to look at me as a model.

America is not the only one who should decide about the policies toward Iran.

The people are fed up with corruption and embezzlement. They object to censorship. The first thing that the people of Iran want is free elections.

I hope the example of Saddam Hussein will give a lesson to leaders of other countries where human rights are not respected.

We must not enable anyone to impose his personal view regarding religion on others by force, oppression, or pressure.

Unfortunately, violence begets violence. And this is how the war on terrorism seems to be going at this juncture. A lot of people are losing their lives. Many children are losing their parents. Too many houses are being destroyed. And, unfortunately, the arms industry seems to flourish.