I have witnessed how education opens doors, and I know that when sound instruction takes place, students experience the joys of new-found knowledge and the ability to excel.

As it has for America's other indigenous peoples, I believe the United States must fulfill its responsibility to Native Hawaiians.

Unlike most major American cities, Honolulu is geographically insulated from the rest of the country. When disaster strikes we cannot call on neighboring states for assistance.

A more effective international disease surveillance system is essential for global security both against a bioterrorist attack or a naturally occurring disease.

My Muse sits forlornShe wishes she had not been bornShe sits in the coldNo word she says is ever told.

I had set a goal of being a producer by 25.

It's more likely in America that your parents will file for bankruptcy than divorce. We think of divorce as so prevalent, but we all know that happens because somebody moves out of the house.

When you have children, that's your main focus.

You've got to try this," I told Bones, handing him the glass. "It's like Cristal and O-Negative had a love child.

There is a - deep down, underneath all the work I do, I think there's a laziness in me.

I like this other world, this forgetting of myself. The actor works in order to escape, not to find himself. You become an actor by leaving yourself, and then you have to keep acting. How tragic!

I’m a country boy, so I really appreciate the country. I love fishing, so I fish between takes on set. During lunch, I go for a fish.

There's rosemary and rue. These keep Seeming and savor all the winter long. Grace and remembrance be to you.