It should be the right of the individual to decide whether he wants to belong to a union.

I couldn't help but say to [Mr. Gorbachev], just think how easy his task and mine might be in these meetings that we held if suddenly there was a threat to this world from another planet. [We'd] find out once and for all that we really are all human beings here on this earth together.

If not us, who? And if not now, when?

We will remain steady. We will pursue every avenue in the search for peace and stability.

When cruelty is inflicted on innocent people, it discredits whatever cause.

I supported this bill. I believe in the idea of amnesty for those who have put down roots and who have lived here even though sometime back they may have entered illegally.

Well, I think there has to be some (gun) control.