You cannot have development in today's world without partnering with the private sector.

Don't let anybody tell you it's corporations and businesses that create jobs.

The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not.

In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change.

Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people.

You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion.

There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives.

I really do hope that we have a woman president in my lifetime.

We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.

Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among those rights are the right to speak freely - and the right to be heard.

I have to confess that it's crossed my mind that you could not be a Republican and a Christian.

Freedom cannot recognize as law the commands and doctrines of other human beings.

Persistence is a writer's best friend disguised as a bully.

I can endure darkness as long as, I can hope that a new sun will rise tomorrow.

The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." ~ Mere Christianity, By C. S. Lewis

I don't like getting out when I could be painting. And when I'm painting, I don't want anybody else around.

You are not happy when you feel happy, you are happy when you are happy.

What if the Secret to Success is Failure?.

The simple rule about weapons is that if thery can be built, they will be built.

Never saw the branch you are sittin on, unless they are trying to hang you from it.

I try to keep my ear to the streets without sacrificing who I am as an artist. If a song needs a drum machine I'll use a drum machine. If it needs a drummer, I'll use a real drummer.