More important is the fact that embryonic stem cell research could lead to new treatments and cures for the many Americans afflicted with life-threatening and debilitating diseases.

We believe that economics does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game; it can be a win-win proposition for everyone involved so long as they have the tools in which to succeed.

Finally, the ecological health of the Mississippi River and its economic importance to the many people that make their living or seek their recreation is based on a healthy river system.

In a time of serious budget deficits, immense war costs and a sluggish economy, we cannot afford to grant such outlandish subsidies to some of our Nations largest corporations.

The one thing we can do is invest in the quality of education, especially higher education.

Judicial review has been a part of our democracy in this constitutional government for over 200 years.

We should see the leadership from the White House setting dates certain for certain goals of achieving greater alliance on alternative and renewable energy sources, but we are not.

Most of the locks and dams on the upper Mississippi River system are over 60 years old and many are in serious need of repair and rehabilitation.

Most of the scientific community believes that for the full potential of embryonic stem cell research to be reached, the number of cell lines readily available to scientists must increase.

In addition, the oil royalties the Federal Government does not collect from big oil will starve the Land and Water Conservation Fund of critical financial resources.

The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be maintaining our ability to be an innovative and creative society.

Even in extreme conditions, we should not act according to the flesh, for it lusts against the spirit

He had the ruthlessness of uninterrupted success.

Keep a relentless eye on your goals! Perseverance, joyful dedication, and unwavering focus will get you there!

We consume about 25 percent of the world's oil. We only have 2 percent of the reserves.

I am not brave enough to not pay my income tax and risk going to jail. But I can say rather freely what I want to say with my art.

Whatever the ups and downs of detail within our limited experience, the larger whole is primarily beautiful.

We're diversified, we're stable and consistent. Our businesses benefit from each other.

The media have substituted themselves for the older world.

I do not rule Russia. 10,000 clerks do.

It was Mario Cuomo's great gift and our good fortune that he was both a sterling orator and a passionate public servant. His life was a blessing.