We believe in a government that is characterized by fairness and reasonableness, a reasonableness that goes beyond labels, that doesn't distort or promise to do things that we know we can't do.

There are only two rules for being successful. One, figure out exactly what you want to do, and two, do it.

People asked me what I want as an epitaph: 'He tried'

We believe in a government that is characterized by fairness and reasonableness, a reasonableness that goes beyond labels, that doesn't distort or promise to do things that we know we can't do.

The mugger who is arrested is back on the street before the police officer, but the person mugged may not be back on the street for a long time, if ever.

For me to make lasagna would be a desecration of a great Italian dish. . . . I don't mess with sacred things.

A judge can manipulate the law. A smart lawyer can keep a killer out of jail.