I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father.

Consistently wise decisions can only be made by those whose wisdom is constantly challenged.

We have convinced over one billion members of the Islamic faith that we are prejudiced against their religion, that we would deny them freedom of religion, that we want suppress their culture and invade their governments.

I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father.

Public opinion rarely considers the needs of the next generation or the history of the last. It is frequently hampered by myths and misinformation, by stereotypes and shibboleths, and by an inate resistance to innovation.

We have contingency plans for war, but none for peace.

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for our values and not merely our weapons.