I don't believe in firing professors. They have academic freedom.

Laws are important precisely because in a democracy they reflect the attitudes and aspirations of those they govern.

I know Obama, I like Obama, I voted for Obama.

I think we have to give religion its due. I think we have to respect those for whom religion is important, but equally respect those who can achieve good morality without religion.

I learn from experience.

Freedom of speech means freedom for those who you despise, and freedom to express the most despicable views. It also means that the government cannot pick and choose which expressions to authorize and which to prevent.

Candor and accountability in a democracy is very important. Hypocrisy has no place.