Every city across the country that has successfully renewed and revitalized itself points to a robust education system as its fundamental key to success.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

It’s not over if you’re still here, ” Chronicler said. “It’s not a tragedy if you’re still alive.

The alleged power to charm down insanity, or ferocity in beasts, is a power behind the eye.

The world rains on everybody, Laura. We just have to figure out a way to get a bigger umbrella than a lot of other people need, that's all. ~from-Here Comes The Heroes~

I found Bombay and opium, the drug and the city, the city of opium and the drug Bombay

I want to have the freedom to do whatever I want.

Analytic It is clear that the definition of "logic" or "mathematics" must be sought by trying to give a new definition of the old notion of "analytic" propositions.

We know nothing of humility by nature, for we are all born proud.

History is the narrative of people searching for a place to go.

I don't have any training in dance. I can convince an audience that I know how to dance because I'm a convincing actor.

There are days when I go out on the court and I feel like I can't miss a ball.