“The important question is, How many hands have I shaked? ”

“I think if you know what you believe, it makes it a lot easier to answer questions. I can't answer your question”

“I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be -- hold hands.”

“The thing that's important for me is to remember what's the most important thing.”

“Recognizing and confronting our history is important. Transcending our history is essential. We are not limited by what we have done, or what we have left undone. We are limited only by what we are willing to do.”

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

“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.”