It is now conventional wisdom that Americans do not care why we went to war in Iraq, that it is enough that the world is better off without Saddam Hussein.

At the very top state institutions, like UCLA, Berkeley and the University of Texas, however, the trend of downward minority enrollment remains persistent and discouraging.

Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.

But even race-neutral policies and recruitment efforts designed to achieve greater diversity are, in the end, not race neutral.

Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine.

So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations.

But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11.

The legacy of the Armenian Genocide is woven into the fabric of America.

Russia is leading a movement around the world to spread autocracy and authoritarianism.

If giving points to some students to achieve greater diversity is a quota system in violation of the Constitution, how can the awarding of points to the children of a less diverse alumni be upheld?

America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community.

Stay away from the underground lake I implore, The Siren will see you are heard of no more.

Watch other people for clues about who they are, not just clues about how much they are or are not like you.

When you take care of yourself, you're a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better.

I don't believe in asking people to spend $15 on something they've never heard before. That's just unreasonable.

I learned early that if I wanted to achieve anything in life, I'd have to do it myself. I learned that I had to be accountable.

You have actresses like Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, who have roles specially written for them.

Artificial intelligence is the science of making machines do things that would require intelligence if done by men.

I don't want to insert myself into the story. I just want to give a useful analysis of it to help people come to their own conclusions.

You have to make every group you come in contact with better.