More progress results from the violent execution of an imperfect plan than the perfection of a plan to violently execute.

There can be no compromise on the right of personal security; there can be no compromise on securing of human rights.

What do we want for people? Human dignity, personal expression and fulfillment, justice, freedom.

Surely anyone who has ever been elected to public office understands that one commodity above all others, namely the trust and confidence of the people, is fundamental in maintaining a free and open political system.

Never answer a question from a farmer.

The time has arrived in America for the Democratic Party to get out of the shadows of states rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights

History teaches us that the great revolutions aren't started by people who are utterly down and out, without hope and vision. They take place when people begin to live a little better - and when they see how much yet remains to be achieved.