The energy of the stars becomes us. We become the energy of the stars. Stardust and spirit unite and we begin: one with the universe, whole and holy. From one source, endless creative energy, bursting forth, kinetic, elemental; we, the earth, air, water and fire-source of nearly fifteen billion years of cosmic spiraling.

I think there are people in this Congress who actually believe that government does not have a benign role in the lives of the people, except as an engine to redistribute the wealth of the Nation upwards.

When you're talking about Iraq and oil, you're talking about a mess, no matter who's in charge.

Everyone should have health insurance? I say everyone should have health care. I'm not selling insurance.

So actually war is politically profitable, financially profitable, morally depraved.

If you drill, there's going to be a spill. It's axiomatic.

When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.