We see a more assertive Russia, which has implemented a very significant military buildup over several years, and a Russia which has used military force against neighbors, especially Ukraine.

We have a high standard of living. ... In Norway, we've tripled our income since 1970. In the rest of western Europe, income has merely doubled.

The Norwegian response to violence is more democracy, more openness and greater political participation.

By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.

The answer to violence is even more democracy, even more humanity...

As long as NATO changes when the world is changing, we will be very important for the security of all our allies, including the United States.

Evil can kill a person but never conquer a people.

In the end, democratic societies are stronger and more resilient than any autocracy. And more adaptable too.

We are seeking to avoid a new Cold War, avoid a new arms race, and, therefore, we continue to work for a more constructive relationship with Russia, including political dialogue with Russia.

Turkey's a valued ally, important ally for NATO, not the least because of its strategic geographic location, bordering Syria and Iraq and close to Russia and the Black Sea.

Today we are all Egyptians.

A slip of the foot is better than a slip of the tongue.

An Attitude of Gratitude Delivers To You Altitude of Beatitudes.

Ah, youth!It was a beautiful night...The moon was out of orbit.The stars were awry.But everything else was exactlyas it should have been.

Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.

I don't bat an eye at stuff like that. I've had my share of wins. If I worried about the games I should have won, it would probably drive me crazy. It was a fun game to pitch in.

One never errs more safely than when one errs by too much loving the truth.

I grew up with a younger brother, so I can get pretty rowdy.

I’m afraid you’re going to have to make a choice.

Neither claimed any responsibility for Milton Keynes, but both reported it as a success.

I'm very serious about acting.