The Civil War was about a lot of things, but the core of it was slavery. That was the original sin.

Rhetoric is cheap, evidence comes more dearly.

I think Democrats often hold the unconstrained vision, and Republicans focus more on the Rule of Law.

One thing members of Congress need to realize is how much their reliance on staffers is hurting the institution and helping make it unaccountable.

As government grows, its increased power to grant favors or inflict pain attracts more people who would abuse the system.

Given that Mr. Kerry is clearly exaggerating what happened to minority voters in the 2000 election in Florida, maybe we should wait for him to provide evidence of what he is alleging in 2004.

I believe careers should be judged independently unless there's a clear conflict of interest in a specific case.

The RNC was run so badly you could walk through their deepest competence and not get your ankles wet.

Remember, the Islamist view of democracy is: one man, one vote, one election, and that's it.

I think the only way we retain credibility with the Arab world is to say, 'When push came to shove, despite the mistakes we made in the past, we are with you in democracy.'

But of the seven deadly sins, wrath is the healthiest - next only to lust.

Often we are so concerned with what makes us feel good that we forget what makes us great.

I'm kind of a recluse when it comes to going outside.

Communicating with musicians is really interesting because everyone has their quirks and their strengths and their weaknesses.

Good friends and great pets. Key to a good life!!! Who says you have to be paired up with a partner?

To get your playing more forceful, hit the drums harder.

We must serve consciously as caring role models, emphasizing the ethic of service, not consumption.

Unsustainable situations usually go on longer than most economists think possible. But they always end, and when they do, it's often painful.

None but the ignorant can be bored by life. To the lovers of learning, life is pure adventure shared with adventurers.

Give me a paper and pen, so I can write about my life of sin. A couple of bottles of gin, in case I don't get in.