In the case of Enron, we balance our positions all the time.

But indeed a market like California is not good for Enron.

But the most important thing is, Enron did not cause the California crisis.

The collapse of Enron and the subsequent collapse of Arthur Andersen were tremendous tragedies. But as I stated at the time of my indictment on July 8, 2004, failure does not equate to a crime.

I take responsibility for what happened at Enron, both good and bad. But I cannot take responsibility for criminal conduct that I was unaware of.

I mean, our primary businesses in wholesale pipelines, utilities, retail, were all doing extremely well.

But I can't take responsibility for criminal conduct of somebody inside the company.

Aggressive accounting does not mean illegal accounting.

I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

The last thing I would have ever expected to happen to me in my life would be that, in fact, I would be accused of doing something wrong and maybe even something criminal.

I don't fear jail because I know I'm not guilty. I know I did nothing wrong. I did nothing criminal and I also believe my God will get me through this.

My writing, it’s my way of making sense of everything. My way to feel whole. May I never be complete and may I never feel content – please, let me always have the need, always have the urge to write.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

To all to each a fair good night And pleasing dreams and slumbers light.

Our love for God and our appreciation of His love and forgiveness will be in proportion to the recognition of our sin and unworthiness.

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive

The hopeless grief of those poor colored people affected me more than almost anything else.

I have health. I have a wonderful support system. I have the admiration of millions of strangers, which I do not underestimate

Against nature and within nature there is no freedom.

I used to routinely break my ribs doing stupid things onstage, but I have a healthy fear of breaking my bones now.

Ten thousand years as Intercontinental Champion, Oooooh yeeeah!