The U.S.-China relationship, of course, has elements of both cooperation and competition.

More terrorists and extremists have been captured or killed in Pakistan than in any place in the world.

President Obama has been clear about the future that the United States seeks... when it comes to the Asia-Pacific, the United States is all in.

I urge North Koreas leaders to reflect on Burmas experience. While the work of reform is ongoing, Burma has already broken out of isolation and opened the door to a far better future for its people.

Iran is isolated on its nuclear program and support for terrorism.

It ain't a crapshoot unless you write crap.

Don't judge a lion by its swimming abilities.

Rafe tugged her closer before she could trip over a gravestone. "Damn it, woman. Devil take your wagon! You fail to grasp the severity of this situation.

I shall never come personally to terms with the Christian lie.

Decent artists go through bad times but eventually they do get recognized. It's by no means a battle lost. Yet.

In some places it's actually very OK to be homophobic.

Whatever it is that gives you that confidence will vary from person to person, but I do believe that it is the key to succeeding at anything in life - career, relationships, anything.

Winning is about taking your opponent's heart out and squeezing it until all the blood has come out, even the very last drop. There are no prizes for a funny loser.

Sign over the gates of hell: "Doesn't mean you're a bad person."

I have nothing more to give you than my heart. Spanish saying Hearts are not to be had as a gift hearts are to be earned.