“It is important to signal that opposition to the use of any weapon of ...” — Richard N. Haass Quote

“It is important to signal that opposition to the use of any weapon of mass destruction is both deep and broad.”

“In a global world, what happens within one country can all too easily affect others.”

“There is a clear norm against the spread of nuclear weapons, but there is no consensus or treaty on what, if anything, is to be done once a country develops or acquires nuclear weapons.”

“By about chapter six of 'Wolf Brother,' I was having so much fun that I knew I wanted it to go on and I couldn't tell Torak's story in one book. So I sat down, and it took me about a week to plan in broad outline all six books.”

“For me, it's common sense to treat other people like you would like to be treated. Empathy is a broad concept, but how do you get there? People get there differently. I get there by truly building a little trust and connection. You'll tell me something, I'll act on it, and then that builds on itself.”