In my grandfather's lab, scientists did independent research, and peers reviewed and commented on its merits. Politics, he taught me, had no place in the scientific process.

The U.S. routinely ranks lower than other countries in health outcomes such as infant mortality.

I find it greatly disturbing that the Bush administration has used political and religious ideologies to influence national policy on science and medicine.

I had a serious childhood illness - sort of like spinal meningitis - that led to a three-month hospitalization. Afterward, I couldn't be insured because of a pre-existing condition.

I think that that integrity is something that is important to voters.

It is hard to look the other way when a dictator is being so cruel and violent with his own people.

Politicians in Washington and Madison aren't hearing, aren't listening to their constituents and prioritizing getting people back to work and growing our economy.

Our constitutional liberties shall not be sacrificed in our search for greater security, for that is what our enemies and all enemies of freedom and democracy hope to achieve.

From day one, I have always been open about my sexual orientation.

When I first ran for Congress in 1998, people counted me out.

Americans are not saving enough for retirement.

Art and disease proliferate via contagion, and similar conditions favor both.

Throughout history, only a small number of people have done the serious thinking for everybody.

Your dreams, what you hope for and all that, it's not separate from your life. It grows right up out of it.

Loyalty expanded is not loyalty betrayed!

I was utilized because I have a certain face that works well in cinema, and I'm used to making myself look as good as possible

Messi is the best player in the world. If he's not already, he'll be the best footballer of all time.

Like water leaking through a dam," said Piper. "Yeah," smiled Percy. "We've got a dam hole." "What?" Piper asked. "Nothing," he said. "Inside joke.

Peeta smiles at me, sad and mocking. "Okay. Thanks for the tip, sweetheart.

When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry seems to help, I know. Downtown.

The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.