When I was a very young lawyer, I had a senior partner who advised me never to get mad, except on purpose.

We see considerable strain in Russia, and that's obviously a matter of concern to us. It's in the very strong self-interest of Russia to continue on the reform path.

It was helpful to have the American troops there in great strength. They knew there'd be consequences if they didn't move back. Now, there has been some removal of the foreign forces.

To anyone who has served in Washington, there is something oddly familiar about [having your portrait painted]. First, you're painted into a corner, then you're hung out to dry and, finally, you're framed.

I ask the Philippines Government to put an end to journalists' killings by giving journalists' safety the priority it deserves.

Hamas, the opponents of Arafat, the opponents of peace, urged a boycott of the election, and yet there was an 85 percent turnout where Hamas is supposed to be strong. Isnt that really quite incredible?

The United States has done more for the war crimes tribunal than any other country in the world. We're turning over all the information we have, including intelligence information.