"Now is the time for the U.S. and the nations of Western Europe who engaged in the slave trade throughout this hemisphere to come forward in a positive way to assist in undoing the harm that was caused by their past colonial policies in the hemisphere."

"If there's no relationship with a father who's absent, nobody talks about it."

"For a member to say, 'I'm a lame duck' violates political science 101."

"Full participation in government and society has been a basic right of the country symbolizing the full citizenship and equal protection of all."

"I know somebody from university who's called Phil Collins and I think there's something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name With somebody who either is famous or becomes famous."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people."

"I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling unloved. I know that I can give love for a minute, for half an hour, for a day, for a month, but I can give. I am very happy to do that, I want to do that."