While the notion that torture works has been glorified in television shows and movies, the simple truth is this: torture has never been an effective interrogation method.

The forces that have worked hard to stoke populist anger against reform are the very ones that benefit from a health system which puts profits ahead of quality care for its patients.

If the flag needs protection at all, it needs protection from members of Congress who value the symbol more than the freedoms that the flag represents.

Torture fails to make us safe, but it certainly makes us less free.

Torture, including practices like waterboarding, violates the legal and moral standards of all civilized nations.

Government by blackmail is incompatible with democracy.

Thousands die each year because they are uninsured or under-insured.

We do not need torture as an available instrument of interrogation.

If the minority is able to successfully undo the Affordable Care Act by blackmail, it will be the undoing of the democratic nature of our government.

It is not the role of Congress to decide legal cases between private parties. That is why we have courts.

Since I'm always working, my best holiday memories are definitely when I can just go home and spend time with my family.

I am conscious of the fact that the subject of hell is not a very pleasant one. It is very unpopular, controversial and misunderstood.... As a minister, I must deal with it. I cannot ignore it.

If you surround me with darkness, suddenly, I am "somewhat fun."

When someone is fearless, when pain isn't a factor, it's impossible to break his spirit.

America can't beat anyone anymore.

G'on now.' he murmured with that Southern drawl. 'Lie on back and let me take care of you. I promise to go slow...real slow.' - Issac Rothe, Crave

The truth of human freedom lies in the love that breaks down barriers.

Most fear stems from sin; to limit one's sins, one must assuredly limit one's fear, thereby bringing more peace to one's spirit.

No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism.