I still believe in the nonviolent Jesus and the basic human goodness present in all of us.

I think he [President Clinton] was probably the brightest President of the 20th century.

I am not a politician or a public servant. I am still a journeyman actor and a peace and justice activist. I'm a pilgrim trying to win my freedom and serve as best I can in the time I have, with this gift I've been given.

The key word about The West Wing is show. It is not a reality show. It has nothing to do with reality.

Theres no way that I could be the president. You cant have a pacifist in the White House... Im an actor. This is what I do for a living.

Aaron Sorkin very sticky about using precise language. It's in his contract: you have to use what he writes!

I sincerely believe that everything - everything - is grace, and you have to stick around long enough to see it through. I'm a very optimistic person.