The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it read more

The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.

We were disciplined in the second half, though, and we made it through as group winners, when no one thought read more

We were disciplined in the second half, though, and we made it through as group winners, when no one thought we had a chance.

They booked credits from multiple suppliers, with cash tied to future business. It might be perceived as another piece of read more

They booked credits from multiple suppliers, with cash tied to future business. It might be perceived as another piece of bad news. But it's not a big issue.

A lot of teams out there have these great records, but who did they play? We played those teams with read more

A lot of teams out there have these great records, but who did they play? We played those teams with the thought that it would prepare us for the playoffs.

Your source material is the people you know, not those you don't know, but every character is an extension of read more

Your source material is the people you know, not those you don't know, but every character is an extension of the author's own personality.

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security read more

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security forces of their obligation to use only minimum necessary force.

It is going to be a Fed week. The market is 100 percent in sync with a quarter of a read more

It is going to be a Fed week. The market is 100 percent in sync with a quarter of a percentage point rise for Fed fund rates at 4.75 percent.

He played awesome. This is the year he needs to break out and believe in his game. I believe he read more

He played awesome. This is the year he needs to break out and believe in his game. I believe he hit a stepping stone in doing so.

It's been a great ride, and it's time to move on to other things, but not without mixed feelings.

It's been a great ride, and it's time to move on to other things, but not without mixed feelings.