We are close to a time when all of humankind will envision a global agenda that encompasses a kind of Global Marshall Plan to address the causes of poverty and suffering and environmental destruction all over the earth.

Believe in the power of your own voice.

We've seen the bankruptcy of many newspapers. We've seen a further erosion of the line between news and entertainment. But I do believe that there is reason to hope that over time we will see the higher-quality journalism rise to the surface.

Our democracy, our constitutional framework is really a kind of software for harnessing the creativity and political imagination for all of our people. The American democratic system was an early political version of Napster.

Most people in politics draw energy from backslapping and shaking hands and all that. I draw energy from discussing ideas.

Mother Nature does not do bailouts.

I tell you that Michael Jackson is unbelievable, isn't he? He's just unbelievable!