Now, I believe that war is never inevitable until it starts, but there has been a great proclivity in human history, and including in recent history, for war.

There is no question that Taiwan is a state in any political science definition of a state.

Another goal is to look to the resources we have and to see how we could do better to plan, in a sense, for the faculty and infrastructure that we will need to study Asia well into the 21st century.

The Chinese government since 1979 has been very successful in economic development, and successful enough, simply by surviving, in the realm of political development.

I don't believe that economic and cultural interaction automatically brings greater peace and understanding, although it may help in that regard.

The greater concerns in China and Taiwan are on the political side, not on the economic side.

Taiwan is a major economy.

So, I think China desperately needs to legitimize some form of opposition.

It was a dreadful thing to see. Humans beings can be awful cruel to one another.

Eating at home is fine, as I can easily work around the foods that don't agree with me and still eat heartily with the rest of my family. I don't force them to follow my diet.

Despite not looking like a matinee idol, I feel like I have a lot to give. I've never had any trouble with women. People are always surprised with the romantic aspect of my movies.

How did I make a twelve on a par five hole? It's simple - I missed a four foot putt for an eleven.

Certain readers resented me when they could no longer recognize their territory, their institution.

Penalties serve to deter those who are not inclined to commit any crimes.

The more informed you are, the less arrogant and aggressive you are.

It'd be nice to please everyone but I thought it would be more interesting to have a point of view.

Undertaker, your yard is right in the middle of my world!