I think George Mitchell believed in promoting women.

America is not a melting pot. It is a sizzling cauldron.

I'm so proud of Maryland's firefighters, risking their lives to protect others, but we need to protect our protectors with the best equipment training and resources

Family responsibility, yes, and always. Family bankruptcy due to the cruel rules of government, no.

I am emphatically against the privatization of Social Security. It is going to hurt millions of American women, American families and ultimately the whole country

Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.

We work on macro issues and macaroni and cheese issues. When women are in the halls of power, our national debate reflects the needs and dreams of American families.

You cant get more for less. You get what you pay for.

The family is not only a living arrangement. It has always been a symbol of survival.

Politics is social work with power.

We, the women of the Senate, with President Obama by our side, will keep fighting - our shoulders square, our lipstick on - because you deserve equal pay for your hard work.

I don't like cliques. I used to go out a lot in London with friends. And London can be very cliquey. I mean if you don't belong to one set you don't go to a particular party.

And I would often wake up at night and stare widely into the room: Am I in Hell?

I'm happy to be part of this chorus of people who are trying to tell more complex stories about Haiti.

It's easier to shut yourself off outside than reveal your inner thoughts.

Follow that porcupine!

I love to play for audiences that are simply made of people rather than so-called special people.

If you try to be funny, you're not being funny.

Lend.” “Lend?” Raquel asked. “Yes, as in, lend me your self.” He shimmered into Raquel again. “Why not Borrow?” I asked. “Better yet, Steal?

The morning glories and the sunflowers turn naturally toward the light, but we have to be taught, it seems.

I have a farm and I love it there. There's really nothing to do, but even watching the chickens, its fun.