"Politics is an act of faith you have to show some kind of confidence in the intellectual and moral capacity of the public."

"The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain."

"There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the flag and their troops, no matter how mistaken the war."

"It is not patriotic to commit young Americans to war unless our national security clearly requires it."

"You know, my faith is one that admits some doubt."

"Our society is illuminated by the spiritual insights of the Hebrew prophets. America and Israel have a common love of human freedom, and they have a common faith in a democratic way of life."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the canvas of tomorrow is painted with the actions of today."

"Well, I'm like a drug addict, I'm always saying I'm going to stop, and then I don't, what I've said consistently is that I hope I know when to stop: when it starts to get repetitive."