My constituency is the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected and the despised.

The more you focus on sex without love, and drugs and violence, lifestyle of intimidation and recycling, the less energy you spend on opening up the big tent.

Leadership cannot just go along to get along. Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day.

If you fall behind, run faster. Never give up, never surrender, and rise up against the odds.

We made this inexplicable turn into Iraq, where we've lost lives, money, honour and the coalition on [George] Bush's watch. Surely he's not suggesting that if the Democrats win, things can get worse. I mean, all we can do now is to look at our field policy and change the course. We need more diplomatic outreach toward Iran, Syria and Middle Eastern allies, and less bluster and less threats, and fewer troops.

Your house is your first small business. It's where your investment is and [where] our greatest asset is.

Music of all arts should be expansive and inclusive.