"Many of the mainstream agricultural scientists, especially at the agricultural schools, but at all of our major universities, are tied into all sorts of contractual relationships and consulting relationships with the life science companies."

"I wanted to make sure that this be the first scientific and technology revolution in history in which the public thoroughly discussed all the potential benefits and all the potential harms, in advance of the technology coming online and running its course."

"The public should know that the liability issues here have yet to be resolved, or even raised. If you're a farmer and you're growing a genetically engineering food crop, those genes are going to flow to the other farm."

"We are already producing enough food to feed the world. We already have technology in place that allows us to produce more than we can find a market for."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Wisdom principle 98 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 44."