Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians.

We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in the long cold war against the Soviet Union.

Number one, that it is smart to communicate and negotiate with your enemy instead of just waging war with bombs and weapons of mass destruction.

We have contingency plans for war, but none for peace.

If we can but tear the blindfold of self-deception from our eyes and loosen the gag of self-denial from our voices, we can restore our country to greatness.

With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every party, and no party at all, I intend to mount that stairway to preach peace for our nation and world.

We need not renounce the use of conventional force. We will be ready to repel any clear and present danger that poses a genuine threat to our national security and survival.

I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father.

I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's what the Democratic party ought to reach for.

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for our values and not merely our weapons.

Consistently wise decisions can only be made by those whose wisdom is constantly challenged.

You don't need to be so fierce and bluffing..if you already know that I can't be intimidated.

Music heals all forms of misery

I liked being a minor because you can't get into trouble. Now I just have to try and behave myself.

The right way usually lies between two extremes: it is the narrow channel between the rock and the whirlpool.

Criticism is just someone's opinion you don't agree with!

The last person I'd date is some rich kid who's had everything handed to her on a plate. Give me a normal girl any day.

Nobody really expects a Nobel Prize call

During my work there I came across some very significant issues that I started reporting in December of 2001 to the mid-level management within the FBI.

There is no way to write unless you read, and read a lot.

Dust as we are, the immortal spirit grows Like harmony in music; there is a dark Inscrutable workmanship that reconciles Discordant elements, makes them cling together In one society.