When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.

There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset.

If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.

We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.

Strong advocacy for education, health care and worker safety will be indispensable if they are to get their fair share of President Bush's austere budget for the next fiscal year.

I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.

I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.

The only way anyone ever won a war, is to make the enemy hurt so bad that he can't stand it any more. ... George S. Patton

When I live each day so well, I will have no regrets when tomorrow never comes.

Now more than ever the world needs your brilliance, your voice, your unique imagination, and your particular genius.

I went into architecture a little as 'Peck's Bad Boy.' It allowed me to be a critic in a socially condoned way.

Any time there is a lot of money or ego involved, people tend to behave badly.

I find that if I go on a vacation, it's like that's more stress to me, because I want to get back.

I think a lot of times on TV we see caricatures - that's what's funny.

War is horrible because it strangles youth.

Once you’re comfortable by yourself you learn to be more at ease with others.

I don't believe in the word 'inspiration', you just have to do it.