Leadership demands that we make tough choices.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

Believe that life is taking you down a wonderful path!

I have unclasp'd to thee the book even of my secret soul.

Anything good is worth the patient and the endurance.

By swap news do you mean drink?" "I do, and that excessively.

I love you because you loved me first. Yet you love me, saying I loved you first. Funny, our love thrives believing the other person started it.

Your laughter is louder than my personal demons' whispers.

You can always count on God to do nothing.

War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts.

Most of us are not leaders today because, in our hearts we don't believe that is who we are.

It's not just our job to minister to other peoples' needs. We also have to minister to their potential.