“I think America understands that energy security is a very important part of our national security. But if we are going to address energy security in a meaningful way going forward, we need...”

“I have been privileged to have the opportunity to work with many of African American fraternal and social organizations that are active in my congressional district. They all do important wo...”

“I get along very well with Paul Ryan personally. We have very deep differences on policy issues. But we express them civilly.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”