Like democracy itself, jazz has structure, but within it you can say almost anything.

I don't get drunk, I get a little happy on rare occasion, and I'm probably dancing if I'm that happy.

I'm sort of in this rhythm where we want to make the most of the time we have, but when it's done it will be time for it to be done.

Iran's arms exports to the murderous Assad regime in Syria are of particular concern. As the Panel of Experts has concluded, Syria is now the central party to illicit Iranian arms transfers.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

President Obama is perhaps the smartest person I've ever worked with.

If you want change, you have to make it. If we want progress we have to drive it.