I made the decision long ago that to be afraid would be to diminish my life.

My earnest hope is that what we started in terms of building partnerships with communities across America will continue, that we will continue our efforts to reduce crime and violence.

People have it so good in America that they get bored very easily. And when people get bored they start protesting things.

I'm not fancy. I'm what I appear to be.

We're building on an international network with many others for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are so many things we can do to carry forward policies.

Just remember, strength and courage. If you stand on principle, you'll never lose.

I have inquired for most of my adult life, about studies that might show that the death penalty is a deterrent, and I have not seen any research that would substantiate that point.