Henry Kissinger: “This committee's decision will affect the prospects for peace for a decade or more.”

the role of the United States in indispensable--is indispensable, especially in a time of global upheaval.

When there is no flexibility and a contest occurs, we have to be aware of the fact that it would have catastrophic consequences for the world.

the United States has not faced a more diverse and complex array of crises since the end of the Second World War.

Russia is in my view not a strong country. Russia is a weak country with a large military establishment and a very determined leader.