While their service is ending, our responsibility is just beginning!

At an early age, my mother gave me this feeling that anything is possible, and I believe that.

This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams.

It's ironic that no matter where I go, I meet people from Brooklyn. I'm proud of that heritage. It's where I'm from, who I am.

Success is best when it is shared.

I realize that idealism is out of sync with the cynicism of our age. Skepticism has come to be synonymous with sophistication, and glibness is mistaken for intelligence. In such an atmosphere, why bother aiming high? Far too many people don't. I just want to reassure people to have the courage to persevere, to keep following their hearts even when others scoff. Don't be beaten down by naysayers. Don't let the odds scare you from even trying.

Everyone starts strong. Success comes to those with unwavering commitment to be at the end.