Giving people equal access to enjoying the benefits of America is the biggest problem that we're not making any progress in resolving.

Our individual fates are linked our futures intertwined

There were two unpleasant surprises [about Washington]. One was the inertia of Congress, the length of time it takes to get a complicated piece of legislation through ... and the other was the irresponsibility of the press.

We have the deepest respect and reverence for Islam and all who share the faith of Islam.

I've never won an argument with my wife; and the only time I thought I had I found out the argument wasn't over yet.

We know that a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry.

I think that, regardless of our culture, age, or even personal handicaps, we can still strive for something exceptional. Why not expand our sights instead of restricting our lives and accepting the lowest common denominator of a dormant existence? Faith. . . will permit us to take a chance on a new path, perhaps different from the one we now follow. It may be surprising where it leads.