Let us rededicate ourselves to the principle that all Americans have the tools to make the most of their God-given potential. For Indian tribes and tribal members, this means that the authority of tribal governments must be accorded the respect and support to which they are entitled under the law. It means that American Indian children and youth must be provided a solid education and the opportunity to go on to college. It means that more must be done to stimulate tribal economies, create jobs, and increase economic opportunities.

Nearly everyone will lie to you, given the right circumstances.

He was a martyr of peace but was the victim of hate. If people can't let go of the hatred of their enemies they risk sowing the seeds of hate among themselves.

America can no longer afford to get the Nobel Prizes while our competitors get the profits.

We live to prove that cooperation works better than conflict.

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

If we disagree and I think I'm right, I just go ahead and do what I think is right. And then she tells me, 'I told you so.'