“ Because it is the nature of love to create, a marriage itself is something which has to be created, so that, together we become a new creature. Madeleine L'engle Writer
“ While our country has made great strides in breaking down the barriers which for so long denied equal opportunity to all Americans, we are not yet the beautiful symphony of brotherhood of Dr. King's dream. Adam Schiff U.S. Representative
“ The more vulnerable and the more confused the song is, the equal and opposite effect is how I feel after having written it. Alanis Morissette Singer-Songwriter
“ I have always believed, heretofore, in the doctrines of the Declaration of Independence, that all men are born free and equal; but of late it appears that some men are born slaves, and I regret that they are not black, so all the world might know them. Benjamin F. Wade Former United States Senator
“ President Obama is also standing up for women in North Carolina and across our country. He has helped women fight for equal pay for equal work; he has fought to guarantee that women have access to quality, affordable health care, including making sure that insurance plans cover birth control with no out-of-pocket cost. Bev Perdue Former Governor Of North Carolina