In our country we ask no toleration for religion and its free exercise, but we claim it as an inalienable right.

Life's piano can only produce melodies of brotherhood (and sisterhood) when it is recognized that the black keys are as basic, necessary and beautiful as the white keys.

It was that which gave promise that in due time the weights should be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all should have an equal chance. This is the sentiment embodied in that Declaration of Independence.

We have always wanted to make sure that we start the conversation by saying that all people are of value and their lives should be respected and that we should respect them.

I want my daughters to live in a world where there is equality and parity of pay.

There is no scriptural basis for segregation.

I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

When I look at what's happening with #MeToo, my heart breaks, basically, for everybody involved.

This is what you shall do: Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand up for the stupid and crazy, devote your income and labor to others, hate tyrants, argue not concerning God.

Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well that which lies in the various rights of individuals, as that which the term particularly expresses. This being the end of government, which impartially secures to every man, whatever is his own

I'm a warrior for the middle class.