I’m planning to stay in politics now, but, you know, George Burns worked until he was 100. I don’t know. I don’t want to be a Senator until I’m honored.

I do identify with St. Patrick, not just in name. He drove the snakes out of Ireland. I intend to drive the snakes out of the State House

Don't tell me words don't matter.

"Government" is the name we give to the things we choose to do together.

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

One great thing about being a black man is that if you put on a hat, you can move around unnoticed.

I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.