But on those occasions when I do strongly disagree with the Democrats and I don't say anything, I think I forfeit my right to have people pay attention to me when I say the things that I don't like about what Republicans are saying.

I will tell you, I'm a lousy cook, but I think I'm a pretty good judge of a good meal.

There is a correlation between people who attack same-sex marriage and have difficulty maintaining their own.

I believe it is a good thing to get rid of Gaddafi. But does America have to do everything?

I am very proud of the role I played in getting legal equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and in helping get rid of the prejudice by being visible about it, helping to block the conviction of Bill Clinton of impeachment.

I wouldn't want [gay marriage] to go to the United States Supreme Court now because that homophobe Antonin Scalia has too many votes on this current court.

The best antidote to prejudice is reality.