If we ever hope to rid the world of the political AIDS of our time, terrorism, the rule must be clear: One does not deal with terrorists; one does not bargain with terrorists; one kills terrorists.

Never, ever deal with terrorists. Hunt them down and, more important, mercilessly punish those states and groups that fund, arm, support, or simply allow their territories to be used by the terrorists with impunity.

No trait is more justified than revenge in the right time and place.

It is incumbent upon us to understand our greatness and believe in it so that we do not cheapen and profane ourselves.

The difference is that if we turn from the Gentile first, we will have the Almighty as the immediate staff and our comfort. If not, we will have neither the Gentile nor, for a terrible stage, the Almighty.

Love has its place, as does hate. Peace has its place, as does war. Mercy has its place, as do cruelty and revenge.