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All Through The Years Of The Soviet Empire, Its Politburo Held 'elections.' Of Course, Calling Something An Election And Actually Having It Be An Election Are Different Things.

The Next Decade Cannot Be A Decade Of Confrontation And Contention. It Cannot Be East Vs. West. It Cannot Be Men Vs. Women. It Cannot Be Islam Vs. Christianity. That Is What The Enemies Of Dialogue Want.

It Would Be So Nice To Have The Luxury Just To Laze. So Nice Not To Have To Always Get Up And Get Dressed For Some Occasion. Always Having To Move From Here To There, Where Everything Is Scheduled And Even Having Lunch With My Kids On Their Easter Break Has To Be Slotted In. Maybe One Day...

Ultimately, Leadership Is About The Strength Of One's Convictions, The Ability To Endure The Punches, And The Energy To Promote An Idea. And I Have Found That Those Who Do Achieve Peace Never Acquiesce To Obstacles, Especially Those Constructed Of Bigotry, Intolerance, And Inflexible Tradition.

I Still Want To Return Home Whenever I Get A Chance.