Right answers to difficult questions are better than wrong answers to difficult questions.
As a public person, I've always tried to reflect what is embodied in our defining ideals as a nation about equality and fairness and justice and so forth.
You might not see climate change as an immediate threat to your job, your community, or your families," Kerry said. "But let me tell you, it is. " He continued, "climate change is directly related to the potential of greater conflict and greater instability. I'm telling you that there are people in parts of the world - in Africa today, they fight each other over water. They kill each over it. And if glaciers are melting and there's less water available and more people, that is a challenge we have to face.
You'd be amazed at the number of people who want to introduce themselves to you in the men's room. It's the most bizarre part of this entire thing.
I just want to assure you that both President Bush and I have very firm alibis.
America has an ability to try to make some things happen that other countries don't necessarily have.
Regime change has been an American policy under the Clinton administration, and it is the current policy. I support the policy. But regime change in and of itself is not sufficient justification for going to war--particularly unilaterally--unless regime change is the only way to disarm Iraq of the weapons of mass destruction pursuant to the United Nations resolution.
Of course the Devil is laughing at folks for believing it [Big Bang, etc. ]. But hey, it works, it sends 'em to Hell, so he'll use it.
You know how it feels right before a tornado hits? I mean when the sky's still clear, but the wind's starting to cool off and change direction. You know something's coming, but you don't always know what. That's how things feel to me right now. " -Zoey Redbird
Successful people are decisive people. When opportunities come their way, they evaluate them carefully, make a decision, and take appropriate action. They know that indecision wastes time that could be spent on more productive tasks.
For me, it was definitely an education in being grateful. And appreciating the civil liberties we have today, the natural liberties we have at home.