I haven't been given many things, but I've been given ample, limitless patience.

One of the achievements of which I am most proud was the codification, the writing into U.S. law, of the U.S. embargo on the Castro dictatorship.

One of my top priorities in Congress is to reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels.

I find it interesting how we get carried away by the dogma a-la-mode.

Unfortunately, writing and reporting the truth is not allowed under Castro's tyrannical dictatorship

Perseverance and perspective until victory.

To finalize, the purpose of an election is to hear the will of the people, not to fabricate votes.

Income, that is the thing. I wish an income that will keep flowing into my purse whether I sit upon the wall or travel to far lands.

In the beginning of any career, in every job, people are always forcing you to the middle.

I wouldn't say the world is my parish, but my readers are my parish. And especially the readers that write to me. They're my parish. And it's a responsibility that I enjoy.

Bare hands grip success better than kid gloves.

When you look in the mirror and say, 'I love you,' don't worry if you don't believe it yet. Love is far more powerful than your limiting beliefs.

Yes, I'm a musician. I also like to play with others, sometimes more, sometimes less.

God knows why - no pun intended - but every time I write a song, I feel a need to touch on religion.

Is a person worth more because they have someone to grieve for them?

Having five children in six years is the best training in the world for Speaker of the House.

The content and thematic materials of dance is, of itself, like boxing. You play tennis and baseball. But boxing is not a sport you play: you stand up and do it.