I know we're all getting these telephone calls and I understand the public would like something done. But I personally read more

I know we're all getting these telephone calls and I understand the public would like something done. But I personally would like things to settle down before we . . . start monkeying around with something that we don't understand the long-range consequences.

Don't take it personally. The nation's Guardian readers all just arrived at our incredibly right-on jobs and are wondering if read more

Don't take it personally. The nation's Guardian readers all just arrived at our incredibly right-on jobs and are wondering if drinking seven fair trade coffees in a row will make us feel better about third world debt. It's hard to get involved in a game between a porcine American and small, dull looking Belgian.

The essence of war is violence. Moderation in war is imbecility.

The essence of war is violence. Moderation in war is imbecility.

When I got in here, there was a lot that needed to be done.

When I got in here, there was a lot that needed to be done.

The outlook continues to look good, especially growth in emerging markets.

The outlook continues to look good, especially growth in emerging markets.

Today should serve as notice to this community that we will not tolerate gang activity, nor will we allow gangs read more

Today should serve as notice to this community that we will not tolerate gang activity, nor will we allow gangs in this community to gain a foothold on our streets. Our response will be swift, coordinated and certain.

If you have to pay money, you haven't won a thing.

If you have to pay money, you haven't won a thing.

These surveys confirm the country's growing concern about excessive secrecy. They also show that citizens overwhelmingly believe that open government read more

These surveys confirm the country's growing concern about excessive secrecy. They also show that citizens overwhelmingly believe that open government is good government. The public understands that openness - to the greatest degree possible - will produce government that is more efficient, more honest and more responsive to the citizens it serves.

The rule needs significant work.

The rule needs significant work.