"My family has been in politics a long time in Los Angeles. We very much believe we are elected to represent the people. I mean, I am to give voice to, you know, the over half a million people I represent in my congressional district. I mean, that's the way it works."

"I hope to be the go-to person on international trade and industry. I think no one before me or after me will ever have so much knowledge about America's ports."

"I think my mom and dad knew from the very beginning that I was destined to go into public service."

"I think a loaded weapon aboard an airplane, whether it's in the cargo section or in your overhead baggage, is a security issue."

"How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"

"The person who doesn't scatter the morning dew will not comb gray hairs."

"When Byrd came out of there, he had written a lot things while he was in the hospital."

"The superior man is distressed by his want of ability."