The suggestion that I participated in any collusion, that I was aware of any collusion with the Russian government to hurt my country, which I have served with honor for 35 years, or to undermine the integrity of our democratic process, is an appalling and detestable lie.

This is a critical time in American history. [Donald's Trump] strength is willingness to stand up to political conventions, take on Republican and Democrat leaders, and, in effect, do so in defense of the legitimate interest of people who make less than median income in America, is the key to victory.

People react not very wisely sometimes.

In my class was an Annapolis graduate, several engineers, and most recent president of the University of Alabama.These were all small-town people who had good values. The families were tight. The schools reaffirmed the families and reaffirmed the church values that you were taught. I guess it was just one of those swell times to be a part of.

My parents, both of them had teachers in their family and were pretty well read. So my father voted for [Dwight] Eisenhower.

How is it appropriate for a judge ever to say that they will choose to see some facts and not others?

I grew up, really, in the country.When I was a kid there were three country stores, a railroad depot, and a post office.