I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold country that we love. That's what I see. That's the America I know!

To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.

The truths of religion are never so well understood as by those who have lost the power of reason.

The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.