If giving points to some students to achieve greater diversity is a quota system in violation of the Constitution, how can the awarding of points to the children of a less diverse alumni be upheld?

At the very top state institutions, like UCLA, Berkeley and the University of Texas, however, the trend of downward minority enrollment remains persistent and discouraging.

Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.

But even race-neutral policies and recruitment efforts designed to achieve greater diversity are, in the end, not race neutral.

Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine.

So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations.

But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11.

The legacy of the Armenian Genocide is woven into the fabric of America.

Russia is leading a movement around the world to spread autocracy and authoritarianism.

America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community.

An America that inspires hope in its ideals must complement an America that inspires awe in its strength.

You touch some of the reasons for my going, not for my staying away.

Who you allow into your life, mind and heart are among the most important decisions you will ever make.

Is what I did really so much worse than what anybody else does?Is it really so much worse than what you do?Think about it.

If you want the people to understand you, invite them to your life and let them see the world from your window!

Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula.

Any therapist will tell you that when you're ready, you will come out. To be outed means you weren't ready.

Tis not, 'my country right or wrong'; tis, 'my country, that which is right to be kept right, that which is wrong to be set right'

I speak a little Spanish, so I'm able to communicate.

The truly wise man is he who always believes the Bible against the opinions of any man.

Definition of love: capacity to forgive endlessly.