Violence diminishes our humanity.

Behind every good man, there's a good woman reminding you I knew you when you didn't have nothing.

Money is necessary -- both to support a family and to advance causes one believes in.

Justice is never advanced in the taking of human life.

I believe all Americans who believe in freedom, tolerance and human rights have a responsibility to oppose bigotry and prejudice based on sexual orientation.

When aroused the American conscience is a powerful force for reform.

There is a spirit and a need and a man at the beginning of every great human advance. Every one of these must be right for that particular moment of history, or nothing happens.