The United States is enriched by many cultures, and united by a single common language.

In the age of television, image becomes more important than substance.

We live in a highly competitive society, each of us trying to outdo the other in wealth, in popularity or social prestige, in dress, in scholastic grades or golf scores. One is often tempted to say that conflict, rather than cooperation, is the great governing principle of human life.

If I spoke no English, my world would be limited to the Japanese-speaking community, and no matter how talented I was, I could never do business, seek employment or take part in public affairs outside that community.

I'm going to speak my mind because I have nothing to lose.

The great thing about the United States is our ability to absorb foreign people and make them a part of us.

The United States is enriched by many cultures, and united by a single common language.