In the face of terrorism, a united front is one of the strongest weapons.

There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research.

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you.

From a parent's right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch.

China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.

Democrat leaders are not only out of the American mainstream, but are also out of the Democratic mainstream.

If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones.

The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.

China is crippling our manufacturing economy and eliminating our jobs by illegally flooding our markets.

Democrats believe they can win at the ballot box by obstructing, and they would rather win the next election than move America forward.

A leader’s attitude tells how often he will be the winner

Time will mellow it, make it a moment for laughter. But now it was not funny, now I did not laugh. It was not the future, it was the present. It was too vivid and too real.

I never liked my own species. On why so many of his comics are about animals, in an interview.

I feel it's just some sort of game if it's just abstract.

One lives with so many bad deeds on one's conscience and some good intentions in one's heart.

Stop your ears and close your eyes and try to find the face of love.

Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. I know it sounds cliché, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious; enjoy it while it lasts.

Love the people with whom fate brings you together

A giving which gives only its gift, but in the giving holds itself back and withdraws, such a giving we call sending.

I'm hugely honored [with the Man Booker Prize].