Is Henry Kissinger Amish?

'Cause the good professor sure is tough to get a hold of despite all those modern conveniences I've heard of, like the telephone.

In the meeting, Admiral Guzzetti complained that his country's "main problem" was terrorism. "It is the first priority of the current government," he said, adding that the government sought, first and foremost, "to ensure the internal security of the country."

Mr. Kissinger responded: "We are aware you are in a difficult period. It is a curious time, when political, criminal and terrorist activities tend to merge without any clear separation. We understand you must establish authority."

Later, he said, "If there are things that have to be done, you should do them quickly. But you should get back quickly to normal procedures."

Theresa Cimino, an aide to Mr. Kissinger, said he was traveling and could not be reached for comment.

Maybe he's vacationing with Mullah Omar in the Tora Bora.