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I've been in the government bureaucracy, I've practiced law, I've done a lot of different things.
For me, the marriage of publishing and politics simply weaves together the two family businesses.
Money will determine whether the accused goes to prison or walks out of the courtroom a free man.
In all ages, hypocrites, called priests, have put crowns upon the heads of thieves, called kings.
As long as every question is answered by the word "God," scientific inquiry is simply impossible.
Creationists use facts the same way a drunk uses a lightpost: for support instead of illumination
I once read that people who study others are wise but those who study themselves are enlightened.
Never sacrifice happiness for the sake of achievement. The real key to life is to happily achieve
The business (and person) who tries to be everything to everyone ends up being nothing to anyone.
Human rights is a universal standard. It is a component of every religion and every civilization.
Financial regulatory reform is one of the top legislative priorities of the Obama Administration.
There exists in the world today a gigantic reservoir of good will toward us, the American people.
It is far too easy to be liked, one merely has to be accommodating and hold no strong convictions.
I never wanted to see anybody die, but there are a few obituary notices I have read with pleasure.
I am always suspicious of righteous indignation. Nothing is more cruel than righteous indignation.
I suspect that no community will become humane and caring by restricting what its members can say.
Only in North America is it regarded as a major achievement to speak one language moderately well.
Gadhafi's vicious regime has left Libya far worse than he found it on the day of his coup in 1969.
Generally, dictatorships do not work in marriage - or, for that matter, in any other relationship.
My first endeavor was to save the core of the German system of justice: the independent judiciary.
I suppose no person ever enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf than Johnson.
It's bad for baseball to have owners who can benefit another business by losing money in baseball.
I've enjoyed being a baseball owner more because I've enjoyed owners being allowed to participate.
Obama sees America as another country on the UN role call. Somewhere between Albania and Zimbabwe.
I don't like to do small things. If I'm going to do something, I'm going to really make an impact.
Character is made of duty and love and sympathy, and, above all, of living and working for others.
The government of Iran claims that every two years there are elections. But none of them are free.
Gough, of course, would have loved to speak today but the rules of the game have disqualified him.
The road ahead may be difficult for all Australians, but we need not be divided on partisan lines.
I wasn't burdened by a personal history of prejudice. It's part of why I thought Barack could win.
When you break glass ceilings, you're going to get minor scrapes by a shard or two from the glass.
We have programs that are outdated and no longer effective - we need to get rid of those programs.
I'm not afraid and these 15 days convinced me there is nothing to fear. Let them be afraid instead.
No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.
A prison is confining to the body, but whether it affects the mind, depends entirely upon the mind.
I win virtually every case I should win, and I win a number of cases that people think I shouldn't.
For a long time the IOC liked the idea of money but they didn't like the thought of working for it.
Obama isn't good off the cuff, especially when challenged; he is far better with a prepared speech.
When freedom of the press is threatened, the United States should be leading efforts to protect it.
The United States should encourage Israel to take further steps to improve the Palestinian economy.
Our willingness to openly reveal our feelings in our argument nearly always builds our credibility.
It is the deepest desire of my heart to have every member of the Church worthy to enter the temple.
I think there is a blossom about me of something more distinguished than the generality of mankind.
Success is usually earned by persevering and not becoming discouraged when we encounter challenges.
I think trials are inherently dramatic and interesting and are always going to be part of the news.
Sometimes broken hearts are needed, that way you will appreciate the one that handles it with care.
Corporations are mandated, in effect, to 'grow or die,' a rule also called 'the growth imperative.'
And perhaps, posterity will thank me for having shown it that the ancients did not know everything.
Countries are effectively paid deference in direct and indirect ways if they're huge oil suppliers.
Reagan was conservative, but he didn't approach global management with an unbending religious zeal.