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But I would say if the Security Council is only relevant if it agrees with the United States, then we have come a long way in a direction that I do not like very much.

Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities.

One of our pillars has to be national security - our nation's security both domestically and abroad.

I think that's the main threat in Bosnia and Rwanda and Zaire. There doesn't seem to be much willingness to engage these problems unless they directly affect national security interests.

When I get the morning report on security, I call those battalions in the regions where there are problems.

The state security bodies should not be seen as an institution that works against society and the state; one needs to understand what makes them work against their own people.

Countries that perceive themselves to be vulnerable can be expected to try to redress that vulnerability - and in some cases, they will pursue clandestine weapons programs.

I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.

We have problems with our physical security, operational security through to management.

I have to say that elections, even in the most peaceful region, always make the hardest time for regional state institutions, including security structures.