“Even Colin Powell who was everywhere before he became secretary of state, just stopped going out. I think part of it was he didn't want to be viewed suspiciously by the other people in the White House who rarely go anywhere.” PeopleThinkingWantStatesHouseWhiteWhite HouseGoing OutSecretary Author:Sally Quinn
“The American people ask, and legitimately so, why should we carry the heavy burden to ensure international peace and stability. You also profit from it, so you should also take your share in the burden. That's Secretary Gates's message. I share that message.” PeopleShouldAsksShareMessagesInternationalProfitBurdenHeavyGatesStabilitySecretaryInternational PeaceHeavy Burdens Author:Anders Fogh Rasmussen