We must eliminate the gulf of mistrust and ignorance that keeps us from learning from each other.

...We have an historic opportunity for a great global healing and renewal. If we will accept the challenge of nonviolent activism with faith, courage, and determination, we can bring this great vision of a world united in peace and harmony from a distant ideal into glowing reality.

Violence diminishes our humanity.

People have to allow themselves to be used by God and Martin [Luther King, Jr.] committed himself totally to God's will and purpose and God is always waiting for someone who is willing to do that.

Hate is too great a burden to bear.

Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.

Lesbian and gay people are a permanent part of the American workforce, who currently have no protection from the arbitrary abuse of their rights on the job.