Well, Nigeria has played a constructive role in peacekeeping in various parts of West Africa. But unless and until Nigeria itself is democratic and respects human rights, it too may well be a source of much greater instability as political repression limits the ability of the people of Nigeria to achieve their full potential.

We have some straight journalism, but then we have opinion and perspective. And I think a lot of people, especially young people, don't know how to tell the difference, and aren't motivated to tell the difference.

The U.S. cannot go it alone simply when it is convenient.

President Obama is funny, he's thoughtful, he's challenging, he's fun to work with - and it's been an extraordinary privilege.

Iran's economy is now shrinking by 1 percent a year. Its oil production is down 40 percent.

Focus on something that stirs your soul, it's hard to excel at anything that you don't love.

I'm not watching any TV shows, frankly.