I have a lot of interests in global issues, as you know, humanity, inequity, arms control, and I continue to be active on all these issues.

The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message. A durable peace is not a single achievement, but an environment, a process and a commitment.

I think one country with nuclear weapons is one country too many.

America is always a good target for a populist. In many countries, particularly authoritarian systems, if you want to get an extra bonus, you bash the Americans.

Democracy is more than a ballot box.

As long as some of us choose to rely on nuclear weapons, we continue to risk that these same weapons will become increasingly attractive to others.

If the world does not change course, we risk self-destruction.

Democracy is not an instant coffee.

The gravest threat faced by the world is of an extremist group getting hold of nuclear weapons or materials.

I hope everybody will go back to the negotiating table. Ive always said this is the only way forward.

The Egyptians have grown in confidence, theyve tasted freedom, and theres no way back.

True joy blossoms in the garden of inner peace.

...it...planted seeds of doubt as to whether we think diabolically enough when we wonder what our government is doing behind our backs.

If I have to die either for religion or atheism I would prefer atheism, since my conscience will respect my rational decision.

....They're called "better halves" for a reason, I guess. You can't have one half that's worse than you. It'd be a disaster.

But love is just as important as politics to me. They both exist in the world, you know? And if you dont reflect the entire world around you, then youre leaving something out.

It's a marriage. If I had to choose between my wife and my putter, well, I'd miss her.

I've been trying to tame our press corps ever since I got into politics, and I've failed miserably. They get to express their opinions sometimes in the form of news.

'Luck' is recognizing when the situation encourages build out and execution.

I'm Italian and we curse a lot when we talk.

Anyone can quit, but it takes a strong, committed person not to quit when times are tough.