In ancient days, men looked at stars and saw their heroes in the constellations. In modern times, we do much the same, but our heroes are epic men of flesh and blood.

Failure isn't falling down. Failure is not getting up after you have fallen down.

I believe in the battle-whether it's the battle of a campaign or the battle of this office, which is a continuing battle.

Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that.

I never say something I cannot do. And I always will do more than I can say.

Federal and state laws (should) be changed to no longer make it a crime to possess marijuana for private use.

As our cities and suburbs relentlessly expand, those priceless open spaces needed for recreation areas accessible to their people are swallowed up-often forever. Unless we preserve these spaces while they are still available, we will have none to preserve.