The country has already become multicultural. Given immigration trends, it will only grow more diverse, and these new Americans want to share in their country's identity.

Muslim immigrants like himself encounter prejudice here [in U.S.] but also find political and religious freedom.

America is or should be about inclusion. Immigrants like muslims don't and can't fit the white European mold that prevailed in this country 50 years ago.

At one congressional hearing, Bishop Francis Kalabat complained that administration officials are overlooking what's happening to his fellow Chaldean Christians.

Many immigrant groups have faced hostility. The Irish did in their time. Jews did. Italians did - and now, Muslim immigrants.

Fidel Castro is one of the most inspiring leaders of the 20th century.

And the pressure to clarify what exactly is happening to Christians and other minorities in the Middle East is certain to intensify in the New Year.

Being out of the mainstream is entirely consistent with the way Donald Trump is approaching his presidency.

Donald Trump seems to prefer people he sees as being on his side.

ISIS goes after any group that deviates from its extreme ideology, dissident Muslims, for example, or the Yazidis who practice an ancient religion distinct from both Islam and Christianity.

You shouldn't face discrimination because of your sexual orientation. That should be illegal.

Tis enough - Who listens once will listen twice Her heart be sure is not of ice And one refusal no rebuff.

I'd studied theater growing up and loved that, but didn't have many examples of artists around me.

The only way you would have failed," she said, "is if you had.

Also, I preached to gangs on the streets of Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx - and miracles began to happen.

Where does discipline end? Where does cruelty begin? Somewhere between these, thousands of children inhabit a voiceless hell.

It's no good choosing your first husband from a school for evil geniuses. Much too difficult to kill.

Woody [Allen] is a fascinating character to be around. You don't really know what he's going to want. You're on your toes, but you're on your heels too, if you know what I mean.

You can learn great things from your mistakes when you aren't busy denying them. Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

I can remember when Pulp Fiction came out. I was, like, 10 years old. But I remember the impact that it had.

Becoming wealthy is not a matter of how much you earn, who your parents are, or what you do.. it is a matter of managing your money properly.