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.

The NATO forces will, to the extent that they have capacity, assist the war crimes tribunal.

Probably the most useful thing I can do as secretary of state is to assist the president in adapting and renewing the transnational institutions that were created after World War II.

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

I don't want to talk about intelligence matters. I will say, however, that intelligence-community estimates should not become public in the way of this city and in the way of Congress.

One always wonders about roads not taken.

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