First, the American legislative process isn't well suited to large and complex measures.

When I went to college, my goal was to be a college history teacher. I majored in history.

I believe there's no such thing as a conflict that can't be ended. They're created and sustained by human beings. They can be ended by human beings. No matter how ancient the conflict, no matter how hateful, no matter how hurtful, peace can prevail.

I had a great interest in sports. I had three older brothers who were great athletes. I was not.

In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.

I spent two years in the Army. And my older brother, who was also a great positive influence on me, encouraged me to think about law school, and I said - well, I didn't have any money.

My mother was an immigrant from Lebanon to the United States. She came when she was 18 years old in 1920.