I feel like my grandparents and parents gave me a tremendous amount. And if I can pass some of that on, then I'll be very happy.

I have come to believe, more strongly than ever, that after people die they really do live on through those who love them.

We need a President who is not afraid of complexity, who believes in an open and tolerant society, and who knows that the world can be made new again - and that President is Al Gore.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible.

I don't remember my father reading to me, but I remember him telling me bedtime stories. I got to pick what was in them, and then he'd make them up.

The amazing thing about the winners is that none of them really felt that they were doing anything special. They just felt like it was the right thing to do.