We are all internationalists now, whether we like it or not...

I say to the Taliban: surrender the terrorists; or surrender power. It's your choice.

As so often before, on the courage and determination of British men and women, serving our country, the fate of many nations rests.

What I don't know is whether there is a way politically that you can beat away these, some of these populist movements because in the end I don't think they really do provide answers. They ride the anger. But they don't really have the answers. Or whether this is an experiment we're just going to have to go through first.

I always say, when they ask me about American politics, is for you guys to decide who you elect.

Today the impulse towards interdependence is immeasurably greater. We are witnessing the beginnings of a new doctrine of international community.

There is no doubt that the time to act is now. It is now that timely action can avert disaster. It is now that with foresight and will such action can be taken without disturbing the essence of our way of life, by adjusting behaviour not altering it entirely.