It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is. If 'is' means 'is and never has been' that's one thing - if it means 'there is none', that was a completely true statement.

It is now conceivable that our children's children will know the term cancer only as a constellation of stars.

I issued a number of denials to people I thought needed to hear them

That everybody can do something, without regard to how old or young they are, rich or poor or middle class they are, how busy or not busy they are and what level skills they have. Everyone can do something. And everybody should do something. ... And if you do it, you'll be happier.

Global poverty is a powder keg that could be ignited by our indifference.

We must work tirelessly to make sure that every boy and girl in America who is up for adoption has a family waiting to reach him or her...This is a season of miracles, and perhaps there is no greater miracle than finding a loving home for a child who needs one.

constituted a critical lapse in judgement and a personal failure on my part for which I am solely responsable