The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East read more

The critical thing is that no two situations are alike. Depending on where you are in Africa, the Middle East or Asia, laws and medical care are very different. We strive to make sure that travelers have the same information we as diplomats have. Americans and Western interests are targets, and Americans should be aware of that.

The market was quiet due to the uncertain economic situation. It was not supported by the recent strengthening in oil read more

The market was quiet due to the uncertain economic situation. It was not supported by the recent strengthening in oil prices or the strengthening in other world stock markets.

I think the key word here was persistency. We just kept putting pressure on them, believed in our system and read more

I think the key word here was persistency. We just kept putting pressure on them, believed in our system and sooner or later, we would get the breaks to win the game.

It was frustrating because I didn't know how he died. I felt it was a suspicious death, the way he read more

It was frustrating because I didn't know how he died. I felt it was a suspicious death, the way he fell down. The TV in his room was knocked off its stand.

It would be a great buying opportunity if the tower stocks got significantly hurt by news of a wireless merger,

It would be a great buying opportunity if the tower stocks got significantly hurt by news of a wireless merger,

This is a good example of a very good, productive partnership.

This is a good example of a very good, productive partnership.

Air doesn't conduct electricity as well. When it happens, it's called a lightning bolt and you don't need special receptors read more

Air doesn't conduct electricity as well. When it happens, it's called a lightning bolt and you don't need special receptors to sense it.

You need to factor in the (interest-rate) differential, as well as the costs of refinancing.

You need to factor in the (interest-rate) differential, as well as the costs of refinancing.

I would like to die in a dignified manner, with my family all around.

I would like to die in a dignified manner, with my family all around.