The really important victory of the civil rights movement was that it made racism unpopular, whereas a generation ago at the turn of the last century, you had to embrace racism to get elected to anything.

If I lose, I'm going to retire from politics, practice law, and wear bright leather pants.

Magic lies in challenging what seems impossible.

I think Americans want to believe in this country again.

New Zealand, by the way, where I was ambassador, has had two women prime ministers - one from either party.

I was very productive as a senator for my state.

Bush is giving the rich a tax cut instead of putting that cut in the pockets of working people.