Through leadership of the fight against French colonialism, Ho Chi Minh had made a name for himself in the international political arena.

The political arena leaves one no alternative, one must either be a dunce or a rogue.

From its inception, South Vietnam was only considered to be an outpost in the war against communism.

We need to remember that politics is all about people, not programs. We shouldn't want to take the humanness out of the political arena.

After the 1954 Geneva international conference, Vietnam was divided into two parts. On paper, North and South Vietnam were twin countries born at the same moment.

Politics is a rough and tumble business. It's not for the faint-hearted. I've got bruises and cuts from being in the political arena. But by and large, I understand how to navigate the process.