Iowa is home to teachers, farmers, lawyers, factory workers, and many others who work hard every day to provide the best for their families and their future.

The American work ethic is something to be admired. Our workforce, regardless of position, works hard to produce the best product and serve customers to the best of their ability.

The American Dream is one of success, home ownership, college education for one's children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.

The March on Washington affirmed our values as a people: equality and opportunity for all. Forty-one years ago, during a time of segregation, these were an ideal.

Our nation's military and law enforcement personal work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation.

It is clear we can make reforms to better ensure we are giving law enforcement all of the tools they need while maintaining the appropriate safeguards to protect the very freedoms we cherish.

As the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks draws near we must ensure our nation is prepared to handle the continued threat of violence and terrorism on our country.

We must ensure that every worker has healthcare and is able to save for their retirement. We must ensure that our workers have safe and health working conditions.

I love Bob Dylan. Who doesn't? He tapped into some kind of vein and it keeps on keeping on. There's nobody like him. He's unique, and just... way out cool.

Truth and right are above utility in all realms of thought and action.

I know that sacrifices have to be made to play with good teams.

I don't want to have a bad influence on anybody, but there's no point in my giving up cigarettes now. I won't die young.

We will make every effort with utmost sincerity to achieve a peaceful reunification of the country.

If I'm not a jazz player all the time, I've at least been cued in to what I do by jazz.

Daniel Grigori!" Arriane hooted through her hands. "No!" Daniel hooted back without missing a beat.

God promised to make you free. He never promised to make you independent.

Small minds just like light winds can never create giant waves.

I think you have a right to whine. Honestly, Lucy. We all have the right to whine when life gets tough.