We're not the States of America; we're the United States of America. If states don't get what they need, we're not going to have a successful plan, period.

I'm a free market person, a free trader. But if we had a market in California, there would be competition.

Personal privacy is a closely held American value.

A free and open Internet should not have to be weighed down by legal challenges - its dynamism is essential to our economy.

I like a quiet evening with family or friends over, great food and great discussion and a lot of laughter. That's really what I think fills my tank.

Innovation is the calling card of the future.

I practice self-love, give love, and surround myself with people who bring out the best in me.

I live my life in faith as I explore and challenge myself and others.

When we share our personal data with business, its use should be transparent and secure.

Consumers deserve to know exactly what they're getting for their money when they sign-up for a 4G data plan.

I think it's a lovely idea, but it will not pass the Congress. I live in a world of realities. The policy of our country is that we can drill our way to independence. I think that's a march to folly.

Maybe the truth doesn’t exist if you look the other way.

Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses.

If I leave here tomorrow, will you still remember me?

I don’t think you can talk about progress in art—movement, but not progress.

I can write orchestrations, but I can't sight-read music and play at the same time. I don't have enough facility.

The ocean is this beautiful, unexplored place. Why on Earth everyone isn't down there, I don't know.

Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons.

I don't do social events, I don't do award ceremonies, I don't do charity dinners. I live my life off-radar.

I dress like a 30-year-old woman.

Though are hands are chained like they are, they haven't taken music from us yet. So that's how I'll fight. People tell me don't quit like everyone else. I wont have no fear.