A lot of people dont understand how cargo coming into our ports matters, not just to Southern California but to every single congressional district. I want to educate on that issue.

I think a loaded weapon aboard an airplane, whether its in the cargo section or in your overhead baggage, is a security issue.

Nobody in the city of Los Angeles knows how to catch an alligator, ... We have no experience in recreation and parks, the zoo or animal control.

I was born into public service.

I think my mom and dad knew from the very beginning that I was destined to go into public service.

Develop a strong thirst for positive associations and learning from others, because the right people can take you further than you can go on your own.

Green and living jewels drip into my eyes" from the poem "All Green and Living Things" in the book "Terra Affirmative

I think a lot of humor is about distracting yourself. Pretend you're not trying to make it funny. Because for some reason the effort to be funny smells like sulphur in our culture.

Cleanliness is a good thing, which the society should embrace. But it has nothing to do with Modi, nor can he implement it.

If you want grown-ups to recycle, just tell their kids the importance of recycling, and they'll be all over it.

We understand now, we've been made to understand, and to embrace the understanding that who we are is who we were.

Imagination is actually a form of computation. Imagination gives calculated and instinctive solutions for the future.

If children are apparently unable to learn, we should assume that we have not as yet found the right way to teach them.

What I believe is that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and teachable.

All these nice people saying I'm going to be world champion won't make me any faster, you have to believe it yourself.