We have heard all of our lives how, after the Civil War was over, the South went back to straighten itself out and make a living again. It was for many years a voiceless part of the government. The balance of power moved away from it--to the north and the east. The problems of the north and the east became the big problem of the country and nobody paid much attention to the economic unbalance the South had left as its only choice.

You aren't learning anything when you're talking.

The American Indian, once proud and free, is torn now between White and tribal values; between the politics and language of the White man and his own historic culture. His problems, sharpened by years of defeat and exploitation, neglect and inadequate effort, will take many years to overcome.

Greater love hath no man than to attend the Episcopal Church with his wife.

I am a compromiser and maneuverer. I try to get something. That's the way our system works.

In a thousand unseen ways we have drawn shape and strength from the land.

Effective law enforcement and social justice must be pursued together, as the foundation of our efforts against crime.