There are times when an abortion is necessary. I know that. When you have a black and a white.

The language of politics is poetry, not prose. Jackson is poetry. Cuomo is poetry. Dukakis is a word processor.

The press is the enemy.

It is essential that we take steps to prevent chemical substances from becoming environmental hazards. Unless we develop better methods to assure adequate testing of chemicals, we will be inviting the environmental crisis of the future.

The true idealist pursues what his heart says is right in a way that his head says will work.

Clean air, clean water, open spaces - these should once again be the birthright of every American.

Peace demands more, not less, from a people. Peace lacks the clarity of purpose and the cadence of war. War is scripted: peace is improvisation.