Elvis Presley's death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique, irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense. And he was a symbol to people the world over of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of this country.

If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.

Last night when I was commenting on the FBI and the CIA, the sound went off for 27 minutes. I should have known better.

Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.

People who have lust in their heart as just as guilty as those who commit adultery.

I advocate the modification of the '67 borders to let about half of the Israeli stay in Palestine.

The Southern Baptist Convention, as you know, decided in the year 2000 that women should not be permitted to be pastors or deacons or chaplains in the military service. Some Southern Baptist seminaries don't even permit women to teach male students. I don't agree with that. But they can go in and quote a few passages of Paul that women should be restricted in their services.