But parents and schools have their priorities; making sure our kids eat right because research shows a clear connection between nutrition and student performance in school.

I'm more of the sneaker-wearing, computer geek type.

We are a diverse country, but we are one country. And we are at our best when we come together as Americans, not despite our differences, but in celebration of them.

I'm too busy thinking what I'm going to say next to remember what I've said, but my staff tells me I'm sometimes funny. Not always on purpose, though.

The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities.

Congress seems to thrive on breaking promises and passing unfunded mandates down to local government. It's really just a matter of priorities.

Agribusinesses should never dictate the quality of school meals.

As long as you have money to live then it's not a terribly important thing. If you don't have enough to live, then it's very important thing.

Many rogue sites exist to make a profit and others are enormously expensive to maintain. If they don't have the resources to continue stealing intellectual property, they'll wither away.

When the money dries up, the sites die off. That's the way to go after piracy.

Lady Gaga is one of the most amazingly talented musicians to bring her gifts to humanity in a long time.

And books, they offer one hope -- that a whole universe might open up from between the covers, and falling into that universe, one is saved.

We betray our modern arrogance and forget the place of mystery in God's dealing with us.

I've always wanted to write movies - I always used to tell my mom that I wanted to be a director.

True beauty radiates not from outer cosmetics, but from the simple joy of making a difference for those that need your voice, passion, and time without expecting or wanting anything in return.

I never saw daffodils so beautiful. They grew among the mossy stones about and above them; some rested their heads upon these stones, as on a pillow, for weariness.

Mothers, look after your daughters, keep them near you, keep their confidence - that they may be true and faithful.

It seems to me madness to wake up in the morning and do something other than paint, considering that one may not wake up the following morning.

News is something somebody doesn't want printed; all else is advertising.

I think maybe L.A. or San Francisco could be rushed, but Sacramento is just laid back!

Education is to learning as tour groups are to adventure.