Deadly assault weapons have no place in Massachusetts.

We will strengthen our security by building missile defense, restoring our military might, and standing by and strengthening our intelligence officers.

I like PBS. I love Big Bird ... But I'm not going to keep on spending money on things to borrow money from China to pay for it.

I'm not going to wear rose-colored glasses when it comes to Russia, or Mr. Putin.

I have never once regretted missing a business opportunity so that I could be with my children and grandchildren.

My wife drives a couple of Cadillacs.

I have some friends who are NASCAR team owners.

I am in favor of stem-cell research. I am not in favor of creating new human embryos through cloning.

Isn't it fitting that so many of those who have contempt for the private sector will soon find themselves back in it?

There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what.

I'm not familiar precisely with what I said, but I'll stand by what I said, whatever it was.

Kindness is the universal language of pure love, so let us express ourselves with kindness.

My only chance is to pretend it's a day like any other

When we are taught that safety lies always with sameness, then difference, of any kind, will appear as a threat

I did not know what my future was going to hold.

Uh, my lord, I am not actually food. You do realize this, yes?

I like driving; I don't drive since I live in New York. I don't have an opportunity to drive, like, ever.

Never settle for second when first is available

My formative years were all about 'Star Wars' - the first three, not the last crap, obviously. I understood 'Star Trek' but it was too caricatured for me.

Writing is like a sport - you only get better if you practice

Your greatness is measured by your kindness.