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

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.

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

Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.

One thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.

Reusable rockets promise much easier testing because you should usually get them back, and you can debug as you go rather than having to get everything perfect the first time.

The rules of navigation never navigated a ship. The rules of architecture never built a house.

Once man's connection to the divine is denied, you can reason yourself from here to anywhere.

Competitive drills enhance quickness.

Soul is just that inner spirit. I use that inner spirit for whatever it is I do.

There's real drama in performing live. You never know how it's going to be.

In the silence of the Cross, the uproar of weapons ceases and the language of reconciliation, forgiveness, dialogue and peace is spoken.

Some things you don't need until they leave you, they're the things that you miss.