The American people need to know the truth. The American people need to see the truth. In a democracy, letting the people know the truth is the essence of what it means to be free.

We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American.

The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity.

Iraq made commitments after the Gulf War to completely dismantle all weapons of mass destruction, and unfortunately, Iraq has not lived up to its agreement

Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, 'Thank God, I'm still alive.' But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again.

Even if I have to stand alone, I will not be afraid to stand alone. I'm going to fight for you. I'm going to fight for what's right. I'm going to fight to hold people accountable

The White House has embarked on a mission to convince the people of our country that Social Security is in dire need of drastic change in order to save it for all workers

We are all different. Yet we are all God's children. We are all united behind this country and the common cause of freedom, justice, fairness, and equality. That is what unites us.

More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity

Really, life is complicated enough without having a bunch of Senators deciding what we should do in the privacy of our own homes.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it

...we have something they want. Valuing knowledge above all else results in a lust for power, and that leads men into dark and empty places. We should be thankful that we know better.

I do not choose the right word, I get rid of the wrong one.

What is wrong with you people?

I felt, and often still feel, unable to live up to the ideals I really hold.

Life is amazingly unpredictable; any 22-year-old who thinks they know where they will be in 10 years, much less in 30, is simply lacking imagination.

I don't have a very clear idea of who the characters are until they start talking.

The world is simple, I think, in its essence. Life, death, love, hate. Desire, fulfillment. Magic.

A teddy bear does not depend upon mechanics to give him the semblance of life. He is loved - and therefore he lives.

Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no lies.

Courage is temperamental, scientific, ideal.