I, for one, would think both about how far we have come as a country and how much further we need to go to erase racism and discrimination from our society.

Regardless of the nature of their crime or any rehabilitation that may have occurred, these ex-felons cannot participate in the decision-making process of this great Nation.

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

Meanwhile, our young men and women whose economic circumstances make military service a viable career choice are dying bravely in a war with no end in sight.

Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all.

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

I would like to believe he's sick rather than just mean and evil.

America's legacy has been crafted by generations of hard-working men and women who moved to the United States from all over the globe to pursue their dreams.

Nevertheless, likin' is a tender plant, and never thrives long when watered with tears. Let the 'arth around your married happiness be moistened by the dews of kindness.

Boredom slays more of existence than war.

It needs to connect with the earth. Things that are processed and reprocessed lose their substance.

We are going to see a tremendous number of health professionals retire over the next 8-10 years. We are not doing nearly enough to deal with this problem.

I figure if I keep my health, I have no intention of retiring. I love to work. I want to be like Bob Hope.

Sometimes you have to take a chance and just go with it

I think expression is at it's best when it comes from an honest place, so I always try to use my own life experiences, feelings, struggles, frustrations etc. as the catalyst for my song writing.

Don't ever tell a story like it wasn't about you.

Travel is not about money, it's about courage.

I'll confess it is pleasant to look at you asleep. You're quite beautiful, Clarice.