Racism is a blight on the human conscience. The idea that any people can be inferior to another, to the point where those who consider themselves superior define and treat the rest as subhuman, denies the humanity even of those who elevate themselves to the status of gods.

Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.

Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains on all of my people were the chains on me.

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

The call now is for each of us to ask ourselves: are we doing all we can to help build the country of our dreams?

AIDS is our number one enemy. This enemy can be defeated. While the research for a cure continues, four principles -- love, support, acceptance and care for those affected -- can make us winners.

I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President.