Children must have at least one person who believes in them. It could be a counselor, a teacher, a preacher, a friend. It could be you. You never know when a little love, a little support will plant a small seed of hope.

I hadn't planned on going to law school. I wanted to study 19th-century Russian literature.

God did not create two classes of children or human beings-only one.

Children don't vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them.

We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.

We must serve consciously as caring role models, emphasizing the ethic of service, not consumption.

Together we can and must fight for justice for our children and protect them from draconian tax cuts and budget choices that threaten their survival, education and preparation for the future. If they are not ready for tomorrow, neither is America.