“Reading is the basics for all learning.”

“I've got an 'eckilectic' reading list.”

“America is a Nation with a mission - and that mission comes from our most basic beliefs. We have no desire to dominate, no ambitions of empire. Our aim is a democratic peace - a peace founded upon the dignity and rights of every man and woman.”

“Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?”

“I reads every chance I can gets.”

“Teach a child to read and he/she will pass a literary test.”

“As yesterday's positive report card shows, childrens do learn when standards are high and results are measured. —New York, Sept. 26, 2007”