The genetics of autism are real, but there are also environmental triggers.

I know how to take good ideas and turn them into sensible law at great odds.

I don't care what the political establishment says, Republican, Democrat - I'm a problem solver.

You know, my background, I was at a non-profit for years.

I think we need to have more women in the Republican Party talking about what it is were trying to do for families.

We need new energy back in Washington.

My son has autism, and I founded the government relations department at Autism Speaks.

My son is a blessing in every way.

I'm no fan of what I've seen health insurance companies do.

I believe both parties are sending the wrong kind of people to Washington, D.C.

I know that I am not always right to the perception of some, but I am not daunted of being wrong. That's the effectiveness of confidence.

I've never felt as happy as I've been for the past month. And I've never loved anyone like I love you right now.

How long will you wait for the right time to come? The right time is now and the right place is here.

I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.

The strength of this country lies in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and the freedom of speech and thought.

Our armies were in as much chaos in victory as theirs in defeat.

The main thing is not to let go of the vine.

When did having a life become an event you had to schedule?

Being human is a lot more difficult than being on tour.

If you want to do a film, steal a camera, steal raw stock, sneak into a lab and do it!