I felt with God behind him, he would have a good chance to win. I knew all along that he was fast enough and strong enough to win.

He told me after finishing school (where he'd been an outstanding wrestler) that he wanted to become a fireman. Then he decided to join the Marines. But I said 'no.' The Rangers were OK. I'd been in a group like the Rangers in the Soviet Army. So he became a Ranger.

It would be very special for my son to win this competition. He did well in the march last night, and he's done well today. One more day.

In the first set, I tried to play a fast game, I thought maybe that's the only chance I can trouble him a little bit. But it was not the case.

The conflict over Iran gives Russia a chance to emerge as the world's major negotiator with problematic nations.

Whatever man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer reduces itself to this—Great God, grant that twice two be not four.