There are lots of countries that are having these kinds of internal civil wars in other parts of the world and nobody is talking about intervening.

They find all kinds of excuses, a thousand excuses -- 'There are spies on this team. We don't want this. When are sanctions going to be relieved and removed?' The issue is Iraqi noncompliance, and we should not allow them to move us off that issue.

has made repeated covert attempts to acquire high-specification aluminum tubes from 11 different countries, even after inspections resumed.

Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.

The internal affairs of other countries has a big impact on American interests.

My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.