A basic tenet of healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency

In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority.

President Barack Obama has it right - there is a lot to change about Washington. The problem is, not much will get changed unless we confront the runaway filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

The desert shatters the soul's arrogance and leaves body and soul crying out in thirst and hunger. In the desert we trust God or die.

Once you are a butterfly, you can really love – thekind of love that makes anew life. It’s better than allthe hugging caterpillars cando.

Tis not for us to warn a wilful sinner; We stay him not, but let him run his course, Till by misfortunes rous'd, his conscience wakes, And prompts him to appease th' offended gods.

When I first saw a strap on, I put it on my head and ran around like a rhino.

I am a plain practical man, not one of your theorists and splitters of hairs and choppers of logic.

I have not Googled myself. I have not looked at myself on Amazon. It could drive you wild.

One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.

Democracy can't function without an informed citizenry.

Many badly needed goals, like fusion and cancer cure, would be achieved much sooner if we invested more.

A musicians or artists responsibility is a simple one, and that is, through your music to tell the truth.