My service solidified my respect for our freedom, and the struggle to preserve it. I know the cost of obtaining freedom, keeping it and the value of it.

You can learn a little bit from everybody, so you should be able to work a bit with everybody.

It seems to me that the Iraqis laid down a lot of the arms that we gave to them. So that doesn't seem to be the solution.

I am the first podiatrist to serve in the U.S. Congress.

If at war, understand what it takes to win: Set a goal, define victory and fully support the effort. Leave no doubt that you respect the troops and appreciate their service.

With enough 'ifs' we could put Paris in a bottle.

When I was looking for the key to open the deepest chamber of your heart, I found that secret key of pure love hidden in my heart.

It all starts with you, and that which never starts, also finishes with you.

For me, life and death are very important themes. There is no life without death. That's why it's very important to me.

When I see my mom in the stands, it always pushes me to succeed.

Consider what kind of car you get. Buy cars and other products that have the least impact environmentally.

You have a place in my heart no one else ever could have.

There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all right; it is the ideal American who is all wrong.

Though perseverance does not come from our power, yet it comes within our power.

I work best in rhyme and meter. I was most confident of myself in that way.