I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.

There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset.

If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.

We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.

Strong advocacy for education, health care and worker safety will be indispensable if they are to get their fair share of President Bush's austere budget for the next fiscal year.

I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.

I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.

The rich that are rejoicing having conquered life, should beware & rethink, for no man can conquer death.

When you least expect it, someone may actually listen to what you have to say.

Very few of my characters are totally heroic or totally villainous.

Love yourself and watch - Today, tomorrow, always. To straighten the crooked You must first do a harder thing - Straighten yourself.

Lincoln had a tremendous capacity for personal growth - more than any other American President.

Really, improv is all about creating for what's around you, in the moment, so it fits in a way that you can't see the seams. It's like a great jazz combo. I still do it.

We're all a little wacko sometimes, and if we think we're not, maybe we are more than we know.

The essence of higher instrumental music lays herein that one is able to express in tones that what one is unable to say in words.

Rise up, you suckers, and go out and do the work of Jesus!