I know that New York City remains the highest density urban area in the country and by far dedicates more of its own funds to fighting terrorism than any other municipality.

People must realize that a crime motivated by racial or ethnic prejudice against one group is a crime against all of us.

Any religious organization should be allowed to hire based on their religious preference- but not with federal dollars.

The people who have recently come to this country to work and better their lives should be given the same opportunities that our parents, grandparents, and ancestors were given.

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx.

As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants.

Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened.

We must make immigration a legal, orderly process to eliminate this issue, not further criminalize it.

Fear feeds the imagination.

You shouldn’t claim the land alone but also take on responsibilities and change the land

You could drown a kitten in her blue eyes.

It is the stillness that will save and transform the world.

If we build three million new houses by 2020, where will we grow all the stuff needed to feed the people who live in them?

To me, Faith is not just a noun but also a verb

I didn't know that I'd like it this much, coaching both boys and... seeing how excited they are to play hockey. It reminds you of when you were that age and you wanted to be out on the ice.

When people are amped up, they listen to more upbeat, loud songs. A Frank Sinatra album sets a certain mood, just as a Clash record sets another.

As I've gotten older and learned more, I realise that Hollywood has not told the truth.

Like all people who try to exhaust a subject, he exhausted his listeners.