Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.

We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of special interests on politics.

When you're in the minority, it doesn't matter what you're agenda is, you're not going to have the degree of freedom that you have as a member of the majority.

We know we're up against the wall. We know how difficult a challenge it is, being in the minority.

Some think that by preparing to deal with crises you make them more likely. I think the wiser judgment is the contrary. In this area at least, if you want peace or stability, it's better to prepare for war or instability.

The stability and peace which seemed to be so firmly established by the brilliant monarchy of Francis I vanished with the terrible outbreak of the Wars of Religion.

Instead of a man of peace and love, I have become a man of violence and revenge.

Sure, I acted in films in the Third Reich, entertainment films, which distracted countless people inside and outside Germany from daily life during war.