“Sometimes a little naivety goes a long long way!" (I said that)”

“A citizen at his home in Rockford, Illinois, or Boulder, Colorado, could read a newspaper, listen to a radio, or watch the round-the-clock coverage on television, but he had no way of connecting with those who shared his views. Nor was there a quick, readily available tool for an ordinary citizen to gather information on his own. In 1960, communication was a one-way street, and information was fundamentally inaccessible. The whole idea of summoning up data or reaching thousands of individuals with the touch of a finger was a science-fiction fantasy.”

“I only have one prejudice, and that is against those who are prejudiced.”

“Everyone appreciates being appreciated.”

“We have no democracy, no constitution no real America if the efficacy and sanctity of the voting process, is not fully and verifiably protected.”

“There is no such thing as political science, but there are tenancies so strong that they might as well be called laws of nature.”

“In politics, Bugs Bunny always beats Daffy Duck. Daffy's always going berserk, jumping up and down, yelling. Bugs's got that sly smile, like he always knows what's up, like nothing can ruffle him.”