Imposing democracy through force is a roll of the dice.

Democracy is messy, ... We're going to hear a number of examples of how messy and unfair democracy is over the next two weeks. The answer to reforming our system is not to shut people out or diminish the ability of our people or institutions to participate in the process.

We just had to roll the dice and keep Terrell in there.

Somebody's starting to roll the dice.

Peace comes through dealing with people. Peace doesn't come at the end of a bayonet or the end of a gun.

Our alliances should be understood as a means to expand our influence, not as a constraint on our power. The expansion of democracy and freedom in the world should be a shared interest and value with all nations.