To the contrary, I think we bent over backwards to press for elections and for democratic reform.

Very hard, very hard to represent a country, or carry out a policy that does not have consensus support.

Considering a work program at this time is quite simply out of touch with the reality we confront.

True peace cannot be found in a ‘place’. Rather, it is found in a Person who can be with you in any ‘place’.

Every triumph has to overcome the fear of tragedy.

Books are more honest than the world. If you want to understand people, listen to what they make up.

Everyone looks so much better when they smile.

This is the only leadership life I get, my one and only shot at following God the way I feel him prompting me to do so. This isn't some pre-game warm-up. It's the game, and the clock is ticking!

Politicians promise you heaven before election and give you hell after

He that respects not is not respected.

I shouldn't even be wearing a tutu. I don't have the right legs, my muscles are too big.

The difference between management and administration (which is what bureaucrats used to do exclusively) is the difference between choice and rigidity.

It's pathetic to have regrets about fashion. Things to do with my life, yes, I have regrets there.