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.

God, of course, is the greatest philosopher of all.

In a flat choice between smoke and jobs, we're for jobs... But just keep me out of trouble on environmental issues.

When the President does it, that means that it's not illegal.

The more you stay in this kind of job, the more you realize that a public figure, a major public figure, is a lonely man.

We, this nation of ours, could be the richest nation in the world. We could be the freest nation in the world - but only if the arts are alive and flourishing can we experience the true meaning of our freedom, and know the full glory of the human spirit.

It is sad that it was necessary that Santa Barbara should be the example that had to bring it to the attention of the American people. What is involved is the use of our resources of the sea and of the land in a more effective way and with more concern for preserving the beauty and the natural resources that are so important to any kind of society that we want for the future. The Santa Barbara incident has frankly touched the conscience of the American people.