I think a lot of people think I was born in a blue suit, on the David Brinkley show. And that isn't me. I am much more that kid who grew up in South St. Louis, in a very modest household, with a simple background with parents who didn't get through high school.

And the president should be doing more about education than saying, 'Lights, camera, action.'

One of the big mistakes Republicans made with the Contract with America is that they tried to do too much too fast, and people revolted against it.

In every issue there are winners are losers, and the losers are plenty. But they have to be willing to grudgingly accept the result. That's the genius of our democracy.

Those who have prospered and profited from life's lottery have a moral obligation to share their good fortune.

In every issue there are winners are losers, and the losers are plenty.

Eventually I foresee voting on the Internet, which will lead to much more direct democracy.