I think it is entirely my prerogative. I am within my rights to try to gild the lily and sprinkle a bit of celebrity stardust on my home to make it more appealing.

They filed a case to protect their rights while we continue to negotiate. We just don't have a meeting of the minds. As you can tell, we've settled a lot of these cases, and that's our intention on this case also.

The civil rights movement in this country has been a long journey, and I think it's worthwhile, from time to time, to be reminded of our roots.

We're worried about the voting rights of our people in New Orleans who are not, for the most part, in New Orleans. People should still have a say in what happens in the communities that were ravaged by Katrina.

The patriotism in Britain comes from us being a leader. On jobs, on tax havens, on workers' rights, on the environment. We can be leading Europe... and it will be to the benefit of every British citizen.

The new text substantially advances the discussion and gives a good basis to achieve a stronger human rights council, assuming there is a decision to have members of the council elected by a two-thirds majority.