The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends.

He was one of the few political leaders I have ever met whose public speeches revealed more than his private conversations. [On Ronald Reagan]

In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process.

Speaker, with mixed emotions we mark the 50th anniversary of the Turkish genocide of the Armenian people. In taking notice of the shocking events in 1915, we observe this anniversary with sorrow in recalling the massacres of Armenians and with pride in saluting those brave patriots who survived to fight on the side of freedom during World War I.

To me, the Presidency and the Vice-Presidency were not prizes to be won, but a duty to be done.

I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

Theirs is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on, or someone must write "The End" to it. I have concluded that only I can do that. And if I can, I must.