It's very important not to lose your temper in a courtroom, or in anything else you're doing.

I've got many close friends, but there's an awful lot about friendship that is not demonstrative in my case.

I think there is a good deal of promise in those discussions as well. I think there is a range of matters that might be discussed between NATO and Russia that can provide a mechanism for talking through these issues, a way to give reassurance on these issues.

Both sides were supposed to release all their prisoners, those were unconditional. There was some prisoner release that took place but it's not been satisfactory.

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.

An independent and free media is essential to ensure democracy.

I wish the meeting had been as good as the lunch.