We all have a large stake in preserving our democracy, but I maintain that those without power in our society, the black, the brown, the poor of all colors, have the largest stake not because we have the most to lose, but because we have worked the hardest, and given the most, for what we have achieved.

The United States is historically a nation of immigrants.

I'm just glad that my community has faith and confidence in me.

I don't know whether the number of any particular Latino group has made or will make any particular difference in the issues that I am concerned with.

I never thought I'd miss Nancy Reagan. There can't be a rating [on the Clinton drug policy] when there hasn't been a performance.

Of course things get stagnant; people get too used to their environment, but that's why I'm in my district every week, at meetings with my constituents.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.