In the wiretapping, despite all the momentum for a more assertive Congress, you're seeing Congress backing down, because there are many Republicans and even Democrats who are afraid of being seen as preventing the president from protecting the nation.

There is no Past, so long as Books shall live!

The Wise (Minstrel or Sage,) out of their books are clay; But in their books, as from their graves they rise. Angels--that, side by side, upon our way, Walk with and warn us!

I'm not convinced that the world is in any worse shape than it ever was. It's just that in this age of almost instantaneous communication, we bear the weight of problems our forefathers only read about after they were solved.

The price of power is responsibility for the public good.

As a nation we are dedicated to keeping physically fit - and parking as close to the stadium as possible.

The things which must be, must be for the best, God helps us do our duty and not shrink, And trust His mercy humbly for the rest.