"My dad came out of the Roosevelt era and the Depression. One person and one party made a difference in his life. That's what everybody forgot when they called my father and other people political bosses."

"The spirit of the Olympic movement is great for young people because it teaches them about the training and discipline required to compete. Even if they don't make the teams, they can rededicate their lives to the art of sport, discipline, and physical fitness."

"I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives."

"We are going to sign a treaty with Mexico. We are competing internationally. We need another international airport for international cargo, international travel, international businesses."

"If we bring not the good courage of minds covetous of truth, and truth only, prepared to hear all things, and decide upon all things, according to evidence, we should do more wisely to sit down contented in ignorance, than to bestir ourselves only to reap disappointment."

"Wisdom principle 78 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 69."

"Wisdom principle 41 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 85."

"Preserving the 30-year prepayable fixed-rate mortgage - it's like the bedrock of the housing system - is critical."