Virtually all bad ideas come from universities, bad ideas that only survive when insulated from reality.

The United States has an absolute duty to attack terrorism where it lives and breeds, in order to prevent future attacks on American citizens around the world. The American people stand united in the face of terrorism. The men and women who undertook this mission deserve our praise and prayers.

Demagoguery beats data in making public policy.

I would hate to have gone through life as a beautiful woman because they all too often get discounted.

We're going to have a tax cut. Today's American family is overtaxed at all levels.

In my view, immigrants today aren't any different from immigrants who have come to America throughout our nation's history. They bring new ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit and close family ties. They place a high value on education. And they are eager to achieve the American Dream. ... It's to our benefit to keep our doors open, and to keep enriching our economy and culture. I'd like to see America continue to do so.

Spike Lee is obviously more stupid than anyone can be by accident.