Get yourself prepared, educationally and emotionally, and develop mental toughness. Don't ever give up.

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one week after Democrats unveiled our Real Security Agenda, they're for it

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment from the impact on our families and communities.

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and grandchildren have a healthy and sustainable environment in which to live.

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage, deserve a raise.

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in our nation.

Education is the great equalizer, and shouldn't be limited to the wealthiest few.

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies.

An ability to compromise is important. That means stepping back and getting the ego out of the way in order to accomplish what you want to get done.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I lost three times before I got elected. There's no limit. Stay in pursuit of your dreams.

...and there you have it, another body on the floor surrounded by things that don't mean much to anyone except to the one who can't take any of them along.

If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission.

There was a profound silence, abruptly broken by an enormously loud rumble from George's stomach. Plaster didn't actually fall from the ceiling, but it was close.

To understand this Christmas record, you have to understand our ministry.

Like the cobra, you remain coiled in a loose but compact position and your strike should be felt before it is seen.

Curiosity and the urge to solve problems are the emotional hallmarks of our species.

Paul Desmond sounds like a female alcoholic.

Pretension is nothing; power is everything.

I'm always curious. Every day. As we get on in life, we must be grateful.

I accept the calling of my generation to give our children the America that was given to us, with opportunity for the young and security for the old - and I know that we are ready.