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There is only one true representative democracy in the Middle East. Its people will determine its next government and their own leaders. It is, however, in the interests of both Israel AND the United States for the Israelis to choose wisely.

Step one when you find yourself in a deep hole? Stop digging!

Many doctors are still first-rate. Getting to them and surviving the bureaucracy of modern medicine takes persistence and courage.

Like movies, TV, and popular music, restaurants in Houston are not designed with me in mind.

When called to lead, surround yourself with people smarter than you are. Then, ask for and listen to their advice.

Don’t be fooled. These Christian nationalists, including the Secretary of Defense, are coming for your freedom.

All jobs are temporary, even those of powerful leaders. But jobs where interpersonal service is key are unlikely to be replaced by AI.

Even the families of the Founding Fathers came from elsewhere. The family of every US President came from elsewhere. Our future depends on new Americans coming here from away.

Is this the death knell of American science?

This July 4th will be very different than the one fifty years ago.

Alumni are a great source of more than money. Wise institutional leaders use these alums as sources of sage advice.

To lead it helps if the people you are leading believe in you.

This film “allen-ated” me. If Spielberg insists on making new films, he might try a new genre.

There hasn’t been a man of stature in the White House since George H. W. Bush.

The people who actually care for you at MD Anderson, once you get to them, are superb.

I get a lot of comfort from my faith and its rituals. But the Jewish leaders of Israel are making it tough on all us Jews.