God did not burden the United States with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas and religions, He blessed America with them.

The truth of the matter is the tone is toxic here in Washington, and we have been exporting it around the country.

Hope fills the holes of my frustration in my heart.

I have family in Tanzania. I can't even explain the joy of riding through the Tanzania national park and seeing giraffes run across the road and elephants over in a pond and baboons running.

There is more power in unity than division.

Hope is the motivation that empowers the unemployed, enabling them to get out of bed every single morning with unbounded enthusiasm as they look for work.

We've gotten to the point now where Republicans and Democrats have nothing in common besides being members of the 'caustic caucus,' and we can't get anything done.

Social Security is a covenant that should not be broken.

Let's do more than say the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' Let us live it!

[Raul Castro] is one of the most amazing human beings I've ever met.

Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation.

Ah, sleep, clothe me in thy velvet cloak.

The wind of God is always blowing... but you must hoist your sail.

The practice of deception is foolishness because the truth always eventually surfaces.

I choose solitude over cold kisses. If it isn't love, it is poison.

Every good artist I know, I always think works hard, we're working all the time.

I only produce directors and movies that I have a lot in common with.

You can carry a photograph with you on a thumb drive, and you can make it bigger or smaller - it's a very malleable form of mass production.

Each one of us should lead a life stirring enough to start a movement.

I don't really do too many interviews - I like creating and being visual, shooting videos and movies. I just like showcasing my skill and challenging myself.

The Englishman respects your opinions, but he never thinks of your feelings.