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

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.

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 cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

It is not by believing but by doubting that one can attain to the truth, which is ever changing form and condition.

The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.

You are the vessels of endless love. Your little, soft and melting heart is always carrying it for you and all, endlessly.

Facts do not fall in the face of discomfort.

If you are with someone who is awesome and having a good time, you can sit at a bus station and still have fun.

I'm very interested in politics, and I feel TV is a more political medium than film.

A tragic writer does not have to believe in God, but he must believe in man.

I always blend my mascaras, since some are better at lengthening and others are better at thickening.

The war, as I felt it and a lot of my compatriots felt it, was a creative act.

I am an avid drinker with a serious bowling problem.