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We continue to be vigilant.

Populism is dangerous.

I do not believe in populism. I am not a supporter of radical decisions. Practice has shown that usually these are harmful.

We have to remain vigilant, and we have to continue to take the fight to the terrorist.

Pundits talk about 'populist rage' as a way to trivialize the anger and fear coursing through the middle class.

You see in times of crisis that extremist forces, populist forces, have a better ground to oversimplify things and to manipulate feelings. Feelings of fear.

With Donald J. Trump's arrival to power, many feel astonished by the growth of populism. Others analyze with extreme care the decline of companies that measure public opinion. I am saddened to watch the lack of temperament and political stability of those who 'represent' a trend or ideology.

To the American people I say, awaken to what is happening. It is the duty of each citizen to be vigilant, to protect liberty, to speak out, left and right and disagree lest be trampled underfoot by misguided zealotry and extreme partisanship.

I think, at times of stress, you have to trust the pillars of democracy.

This past year has been very turbulent for the Middle East, and my conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu strengthened my belief that we need to remain vigilant in our support of our critical ally.