In retrospect, the Millennium marked only a moment in time. It was the events of September 11 that marked a turning point in history, where we confront the dangers of the future and assess the choices facing humankind.

In government you carry each hope each disillusion. And in politics it's always about the next challenge.

The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It is very easy to say yes.

Every so often, I feel I should graduate to classical music, properly. But the truth is, I'm more likely to listen to rock music.

But in terms of how people live together, how we minimize the prospects of conflict and maximize the prospects of peace, the place of religion in our society today is essential.