“The Middle East has the highest unemployment percentage of any region ...” — Abdullah II of Jordan Quote

“The Middle East has the highest unemployment percentage of any region in the world we have the largest youth cohort of history coming into the market place that frustration does translate into the political sphere when people are hungry and without jobs.”

“I don't think the Middle East could afford another war.”

“Earth's dispossessed are vulnerable targets for extremists: those who teach that global justice is meaningless; that satisfaction can come only in violence, division, and intellectual isolation.”

“I think this is really a defining moment for the Arab world. The problem is, it is all going to be about blood, sweat and tears. In certain countries it may be just sweat, and in some countries sweat and tears, and in some countries, as you can see, a lot of blood. I think initial instability is something that we are all extremely nervous of.”

“Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?”

“If it's a beautiful day we love to go to the Museum of Natural History. They have sprinklers. It's what passes for a water park on the Upper West Side.”

“The Negro League had some of the best players in history. Satchel Paige was probably one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, and many believe catcher Josh Gibson was a better hitter than Babe Ruth.”

“Inflation is bringing us true democracy. For the first time in history, luxuries and necessities are selling at the same price.”

“History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”

“The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history.”

“The great thing about scoring sci-fi shows is that you basically get to make up the rules, because you're creating a self-contained universe; when you're doing a period piece set during the Renaissance, however, there's a strong history you have to honor.”