Nothing attracts attention like a red dress.

I've always loved children. When I was working with children as a librarian, I loved being with them and working around them.

It's really important for boys to have a father around, or a grandfather, or an uncle - a man they can really relate to who loves them, and who they know loves them.

Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.

I have always admired organizations that help children grow and learn, and organizations that protect and shelter children when no one else does. And I wanted to draw attention to these organizations and recognize the contributions they were making to the country and to our children in particular.

My mother was my Girl Scout leader, and George's mother was his Cub Scout leader. In fact, that's when some say her hair turned white.