If there is a single trait in our character that has historically set us apart from other nations, it is our determination to limit the authority of those who rule over us.

My theory is this; I'm not a political songwriter. I'm an honest songwriter.

Peace, bread, work, and freedom is the best we can achieve.

If you thought the army was here protecting people like yourself, I've some news for you, we're here to defend wealth.

There are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.

A virtue never tested is no virtue at all.

What happened on September 11 wasn't the first act of war, it was the most unspeakable act of murder and terrorism. But it was construed by a very small group of people - there is no army out there in the dark waiting to take over America. It's like being stung by a bee and going out and smashing up a beehive, and thinking you've solved the problem. There are more beehives out there; more bees will come. But they're bees. They're not grizzly bears.