The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war.

Innovation is the whim of an elite before it becomes a need of the public.

War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods.

Sovereignty must not be used for inflicting harm on anyone, whether citizen or foreigner.

I think he was explicit that it was a slave labor situation, but I was not alarmed at that point, because there were so many tragedies involved in that war. That was the first time I had any indication that something was sort of strange.

Ignorance is a menace to peace.

I believe that the topic of chemical weapons is critically important for international peace and security, and I take note of the ongoing debate over what course of action should be taken by the international community. All those actions should be taken within the framework of the U.N. Charter, as a matter of principle.

The doctors and nurses at the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital are saving lives every day and helping improve health care in the DRC which has been ravaged by more than a decade of war and disease.