The very idea of freedom incites fear in the hearts of terrorists across the world.

We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes.

The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted.

My objective as Secretary of Labor is to look through the 'glass ceiling' to see who is on the other side, and to serve as a catalyst for change . . . .

To be impacted. Then, once a policy is determined, you call on them to help.

My commitment is to strive to lean on the Lord with my whole heart, reading His word daily and earnestly seeking His will in my life.

I am a firm believer in free but fair trade. However the United States should not be on the losing end of trade agreements that are not enforced. It is time that we make China play fairly.

We believe in the dignity of every life, the possibility of every mind, the divinity of every soul. This is our true north.

[On Ronald Reagan:] The President doesn't want yes-men around. When he says no, we all say no.

Despite recent media reports that have clouded, or even misrepresented, the facts, there is compelling evidence that al-Qaida and Iraq have been linked for more than a decade.

In seeking success you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what you want to be but who you want to be.

We can only afford two children' is a squalid argument, but more acceptable in our society than 'we don't like children'.

There are no accidents, Anna. Everything correlates. Everything connects. Every detail bears a consequence. One instant begets the next. And the next. And the next.

I want to see the light.

First he threw out all of his records, trashed his heart and then he went to sleep.

I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men they are far superior and always have been.

My father was in the civil service. I can remember standing in a bus shelter in the pouring rain, and that we were allowed candy floss at the end of the holiday if we had behaved.

A patriotic song is an emotion and you must not embarrass an audience with it, or they will hate your guts.

Its always nice to have a stud muffin at the table.

A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play.

Success is having consistent work habits.