Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions read more

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

The secret is out. There is something decent unfolding in Iraq. It's unfolding in the shadow of a terrible insurgency, read more

The secret is out. There is something decent unfolding in Iraq. It's unfolding in the shadow of a terrible insurgency, but a society is finding its way to constitutional politics.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

Sometimes democracy must be bathed in blood.

Great necessities call out great virtues.

Great necessities call out great virtues.

If the investigation implicates Syria, are we going to wage war on it? And if it acquits it, are we read more

If the investigation implicates Syria, are we going to wage war on it? And if it acquits it, are we going to invite Syria back here again?

Praise the sea; on shore remain.

Praise the sea; on shore remain.

In five years, I can see the emergence of a Chinese software company.

In five years, I can see the emergence of a Chinese software company.

I have been going to the gym instead of the bar, trying to get back down to my fighting weight.

I have been going to the gym instead of the bar, trying to get back down to my fighting weight.

I don't really know him (Matthews). But from what I understand, he did a lot for Pensacola.

I don't really know him (Matthews). But from what I understand, he did a lot for Pensacola.