As the 109th Congress continues to debate legislation that will affect the lives of immigrants, it is important for us to remember that we are a nation of immigrants.

People must realize that a crime motivated by racial or ethnic prejudice against one group is a crime against all of us.

Any religious organization should be allowed to hire based on their religious preference- but not with federal dollars.

I know that New York City remains the highest density urban area in the country and by far dedicates more of its own funds to fighting terrorism than any other municipality.

The people who have recently come to this country to work and better their lives should be given the same opportunities that our parents, grandparents, and ancestors were given.

The value of tolerance is central to living in today's world - especially in diverse places like the Bronx.

Our nation's anti-hunger programs need to be strengthened.

We must make immigration a legal, orderly process to eliminate this issue, not further criminalize it.

I wasn't really a work-conscious type of person. I was a player. I loved to play sports.

The first big lead that I had on Broadway was in a show called La Strada.

I would rather have a lucky general than a smart general.... They win battles, and they make me lucky.

Sociology is the science with the greatest number of methods and the least results.

We may be as good as we please, if we please to be good.

We will no longer be oppressed by the fascism called Christianity. We will no longer be oppressed by the mentality of the police state.

There are bound to be differences in any artistic collaboration with landscape elements, or theater, of lighting elements.

When you look at where team sports are going, the National Football League is turning into organized warfare.

Whatever our destiny is, whatever our Karma is, if we simply accept the mercy of Guru, "Guru Kripa", it can completely liberate us from all of our previous Karmic bondage.

The secret of success is focus of purpose.