I grew up in the '50s and '60s when Jack Kennedy was president. We would watch him on television. And our teachers always talked about the good things public servants could do. I thought maybe that's something I should do. So when I got out of law school, my wife, Jane, and I became precinct captains.

I've always had good energy; I've always had good health.

Democracy is interactive... Its a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

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

I grew up in a household that was a labor household. My dad was a Teamster and a milk truck driver. My mother was a secretary. Neither of them got through high school. But they worked hard and they gave me very, very important opportunities to go to school, get a good education.

I think when everything is finally considered, I'll have a lot of support -- strong support -- not only from labor unions but from working people.

I had the honor to meet Nelson Mandela, and I heard him explain his forgiveness of his captors of 27 years by saying hatred and bitterness is destructive - the power is in love and forgiveness.