The Democrats had long labeled the impeachment debate a distraction from the urgent business of a great nation. But the Republicans argued that the pursuit of justice is the business of a great nation. In winning this point, they caught the falling flag, producing a triumph for the rule of law, a reassertion of the belief that no man is above it, and a rebuke for an arrogance that had grown imperial.

I was sailing from tedium to apathy with a side trip to torpor.

Naps are nature's way of reminding you that life is nice, like a beautiful swinging hammock strung between birth and infinity.

Ted Sorrenson, JFK's presidential speech writer, when asked how it came about that he wrote the "ask not what you can do..." speech, he would answer 'ask not.'

Some of the stupidest brilliant people who ever lived.

Speeches are more important in politics than talking points, as a rule, and are better remembered.

Loyalty consists of many things, including being truthful with our friends. When you really disagree, you have to say so.