I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.

Everyone learns in a crisis.

The Americans are and remain our best friends, but this is absolutely not right. We can't simply return to business as usual.

One should never send soldiers on a mission based on just good will and good intent. Unfortunately, that can mean one has to stand by and watch human rights abuses take place.

There is a connection between the issue of refugees and the battle against the so-called Islamic State.

I don't want anybody to accuse me of taking advantage of the situation to pursue a particular political agenda.

From my perspective, the state has to assume responsibility for the integrity of international communications.