The use and threat of force, when world peace is not in danger, are no longer valid frames of reference for achieving the ends sought today by sovereign nations.

What could become a danger to world peace is Iran's nuclear program and the country's open threat to annihilate Israel.

We have to make sure that we are a force for peace and stability in the world, and that we're prepared to defend freedom and the security of the American people.

Today we know that centralization and big bureaucracies have not, as promised, been the answer for promoting better opportunities for society.

Among individuals, as among nations, peace is the respect of others' rights.

(Orig: Entre los individuos como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz.)

May peace rule the universe; may peace rule in kingdoms and empires; may peace rule in states and in the lands of the potentates; may peace rule in the house of friends and may peace also rule in the house of enemies