"Research has shown time and time again that infants who receive the high-quality child care and early education programs do better in school, have more developed social skills, and display fewer behavior problems."

"Since coming to Congress, I have been advocating for increased resources for research in the physical sciences and for the Department of Energy Office of Science in particular."

"Our health care system is the finest in the world, but we still have too many uninsured Americans, too high prices for prescription drugs, and too many frivolous lawsuits driving our physicians out of state or out of business."

"Let me first state that I believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman."

"Men do not quit playing because they grow old they grow old because they quit playing."

"How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days."

"Strictly speaking, my interest is not in legal rights for animals but in a change of heart towards animals."

"When the fabric of society is so rigid that it cannot change quickly enough, adjustments are achieved by social unrest and revolutions."