I can unequivocally tell you I would not have sent my kid to the Iraq war.

If you were to come to Minnesota, I could have you locked up like that. That's power.

I love my country, not my government.

When I ran for governor of Minnesota, I only raised $300,000.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people

Patriotism to your country is something that comes from your heart. It should be taught to you by your parents.

If you tell the truth, you don't need a long memory.

Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers. It tells people to go out and stick their noses in other people's business.

A vote is "wasted" when someone fails to vote their conscience.

A hero must be honorable, must have honor. And you can't have honor if you're a liar. There is no honor in lying.

There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag.

Nothing in my life has ever made me want to commit suicide more than people's reaction to my trying to commit suicide.

Those are the men who will dance at your wedding.

I went see the horror thriller, Hannibal. I am a massive fan of Anthony Hopkins. He is superb in the film.

I just love kids. I always have.

(Cartoon caption:) I never really rallied after the birth of my first child.

Some women are lost in the fire. Some women are built from it.

- No, no... She shook her head for emphasis. No. His lips twitched. - One 'no' is enough, darling.

I don't really read children's books or deal with children's books, so I don't have any relationship with them other than my own.

Those skilled in attack move as from above the nine-fold heavens. Thus they are capable both of protecting themselves and of gaining complete victory.

The House of Lords, an illusion to which I have never been able to subscribe - responsibility without power, the prerogative of the eunuch throughout the ages.