There's no doubt my having been a ballplayer made me feel a special sense of responsibility to Joe Jackson's life.

Joe Jackson was a tragic figure. He was a serene country boy who signed a confession he couldn't read. He was illiterate.

Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation.

I think Joe Jackson is a great American figure. In my opinion, he became a scapegoat.

The more I learned about Shoeless Joe, the more I felt he was maligned.

There's no doubt I'm emotional.