Those whose lives were lost on September 11 will remain in our thoughts and prayers forever.

Ukraine has been a strong partner to the United States on international initiatives and a committed ally in fighting the War on Terrorism.

In New York alone, there was an average of more than 300 campus fires per year between 1997 and 2000, with roughly 160 of them annually in dormitories.

Hamas is responsible for countless homicide bombings that have killed hundreds of Israeli citizens. They have waged a terror war with the sole intent of murdering innocent people.

The Staten Island Ferry remains a potential terrorist target.

Every single day, we have hundreds, if not thousands of police officers protecting the lives of not just New Yorkers, but the millions who come to New York City to work and to vacation.

Lebanon can choose to be either a partner in ridding the scourge of terrorism or another obstacle that cows to the most radical elements of society.

Vetting and verifying information is one thing. Having our government sending out conflicting messages to the American people when conflict can be avoided is another.

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster.

I won't tolerate lying.

I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

Poetry has, in a way, been my bridge to my acting career.

The world conspires to help those who are in love with the beauty of their dreams.

In Europe, there is so much tradition, and everyone has established ideas as to what art should be and what it has always been.

The struggle which is not joyous is the wrong struggle. The joy of the struggle is not hedonism and hilarity, but the sense of purpose, achievement and dignity.

Take the cards out of your wallet. A debit card is accepted just about everywhere that credit cards are, and you'll be spending money you have - always a good thing.

People hook up. People don't hook up. I don't judge.

My dandy voice makes the most anti-choice granny's panties moist.

I want to be sitting in front of my computer, where you can press a button to block out your junk mail. These two are my junk mail.

By two wings a man is lifted up from things earthly: by simplicity and purity.