I have supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality, and fairness for all.

We don't pay judges to think; we pay judges to rule on the law.

The civil libertarians among us would rather defend the constitution than protect our nation's security.

We represent our constituents. And so they don't get to dictate policy.

Donald Trump is saying we're going to end the lawlessness at the border and we're going to push Mexico to do better. So there's been a reaction by the activist community to attack him.

Some of my best friends are FBI agents.

I am totally committed to maintaining the freedom and equality America has to provide to every citizen.

We need more American energy. It keeps wealth at home. It keeps our wealth from ending up in Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. It creates jobs at home.

Donald Trump can improve and get better as he goes along, and I think he will.

I believe that President [George W.] Bush was correct. I thought that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and I supported him steadfastly, and once we committed we should see it through.

I certainly believe that improving our intelligence is of important national interest.

If you need a handbook for praise and worship, read Psalms.

Well madam, have you looked in the mirror and seen the state of your nose? Boxing is my excuse. What's yours?

When I started my own business, my main reason for designing clothes was that I wanted to dress rock stars and the people who went to rock concerts. It didn't go beyond that aspiration at that point.

When I win awards, I think of my father.

The really royal calling of the philosopher (as expressed by Alcuin the Anglo-Saxon): To correct what is wrong, and strengthen the right, and raise what is holy.

Vladimir Putin is a human rights abuser, responsible for deaths in Ukraine, Georgia and Syria, not to mention curious murders of his political opponents and journalists.

Education is not a luxury, it is a basic human right.

Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all.

It's just a question of eliminating obstacles.

Good is not always God's will, but God's will is always good.