Despite the demands of this job, one of the things my wife and I try to do is to spend time together alone. And one of the things we really enjoy doing together is seeing a good movie.

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

Sometimes you have to learn how to give the right answer to the wrong question.

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.

It's very important to always put things in their historical contexts. It teaches important lessons about the country in question.

An independent and free media is essential to ensure democracy.

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.