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In nearly every religion I am aware of, there is a variation of the golden rule. And even for the non-religious, it is a tenet of people who believe in humanistic principles.
Well, I think, by definition, all power has limits.
I believe in delegating power.
There is no doubt that America remains the premier political, economic, military power in the world, and I both expect and count on it remaining so, because I think that’s certainly in our best interest but also the best interests of the world.
Smart power’ is the use of American power in ways that would help prevent and resolve conflict – not just send our military in.
The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.
I think that you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction.
In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics.
Egypt has been a partner of the United States over the last 30 years, has been instrumental in keeping the peace in the Middle East between Egypt and Israel, which is a critical accomplishment that has meant so much to so many people.
The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability.