I hope it will come as no surprise that I have something to say.

I mention my age because I find people in this country - women, not men, of course - women are so troubled by their age. There's a culture of youth, and it's a phony culture.

You can call me Mama T anytime.

John will never send a boy or girl in a uniform anywhere in the world because of our need and greed for oil.

My roots are African. The birds I remember, the fruits I ate, the trees I climbed, they're African.

I learned something then. And I believe it still. There is a value in taking a stand, whether or not anybody may be noticing it, and whether or not it is a risky thing to do. And if even those who are in danger can raise their lonely voices, isn't it more that is required of all of us, in this land where liberty had her birth? In America the true patriots are those who dare speak truth through power.

If you want to be loved by everyone, don't go into politics.