"For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality."

"The Republican Party is the Grand Old Party. It's made enormous contributions to the success of our country. And it is a party that has embraced its leadership role when it has had the majority or the White House."

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"It is one thing to be non-violent in peace, and another to be non-violent in the face of violence."

"I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

"Love does not terrify me. But the going away of it does."