"Ultimately, leadership is about the strength of one's convictions, the ability to endure the punches, and the energy to promote an idea. And I have found that those who do achieve peace never acquiesc…"

"We must not let the forces of extremism and intolerance triumph over the forces of peace and moderation."

"Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism."

"The Taliban are not a threat to me personally. They are a threat to the world."

"I hope the White House will not be so distracted by Iraq that they forget about Pakistan."