I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.

well over an hour here . . . while the (Republican) leadership variously cajoled, bribed, browbeat, et cetera, a few Republicans who wanted to have it both ways - who wanted to give people the impression they were opposed to (the Central American Free Trade Agreement) while they were ready to cave in for sufficient inducement.

With sound leadership and love for our country, men and women will fight to bring sanity in our educational system.

For myself the delay may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure you, with the world it would obtain little credit that my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution: so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities and inclination which is necessary to manage the helm.

Whatever you have to say, leave
The roots on, let them
Dangle

And the dirt

Just to make clear
Where they come from.

To talk to each other is but a more animated and an audible thinking.