I grew up in a very religious family and it is the motivating force to every thing I do. I am fortunate to have had adults all around me who really lived their faith, in helping other people and doing the best you can do.

You really can change the world if you care enough.

There are levels of outrage, and there's a point at which you can't be trespassed upon anymore.

Dr. King used to say, 'I was sitting in the back of the bus, but my mind was always up front.' Don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it. You aim high and you work very hard and now I think it's clear that you can be anything you want to.

In politics, there are no friends.

If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much.

Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.