We all understand that compromise is part of the legislative process, yet at the same time, I would submit that wilderness is not for sale.

Simply put, I believe we should not seek the lowest common denominator when it comes to wilderness and saddle a wilderness designation with exceptions, exclusions, and exemptions.

Wilderness designations should not be the result of a quid pro quo. They should rise or fall on their own merits.

The spirit of Christmas is - and hopefully always will be - about goodwill and generosity to others and peace on earth.

Today we thank God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon this great Country and ask Him to continue to heal our land and meet our needs - and we do so through the power of prayer.

A resilient people cherishing liberty and equality and the rule of law will endure.

A free people, free to believe as we wish, free to speak our minds, free to raise our children as we see fit, will, make no mistake about it, endure.

Over the last six years, airlines have experienced severe financial pressure to leave smaller communities, making demands on the EAS program even greater.

But through world wars and a Great Depression, through painful social upheaval and a Cold War, and now through the attacks of September 11, 2001, our Nation has indeed survived.

Wilderness is not defined by the absence of certain activities, but rather by the presence of certain unique and invaluable characteristics.

As a people of faith, we know that prayer is a powerful instrument. And as one Nation under God, we know that many times our most powerful tool is prayer.

Forward is forward.

Be a hero, if not for others, then for yourself.

The people's government, made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people.

Of the affairs of love ... my only advice is to be honest. That's your most powerful tool to unlock a heart or gain forgiveness.

Mao appears to be quite free from symptoms of megalomania, but he has a deep sense of personal dignity, and something about him suggests a power of ruthless decision when he deems it necessary.

[on her role as Special Agent Dana Scully on The X-Files (1993)] I am more spontaneous than my character.

I live my life like everyone else; everyone has their own obstacles. Mine is deafness.

March 16th, Mike Tyson [vs.] Razor Ruddock, Razor Ruddock dies. If he doesn't die, it doesn't count. If he's not dead, it doesn't count.

I love films where the world seems to be going a bit faster and everything's a bit brighter and more in focus.

Two things that I think matter are gratitude and joy.