“I do not care whether you're a Democrat or you're a Republican or an i...” — Tommy Lasorda Quote

“I do not care whether you're a Democrat or you're a Republican or an independent. We must pull for the people who are wearing the uniform of the armed forces. These people weren't drafted. They enlisted, because they believe.”

“People say you can't go out and eat with your players. I say why not.”

“I bleed Dodger blue!”

“I started in the lowest league in baseball, and I worked my way all the way up to Triple A and then to the big leagues. I never reached the level that I thought I would reach as a player. But that's the way it goes. So then I started from the bottom as a manager, and I worked my way up to managing the Dodgers for 20 years.”

“I am so happy and proud to learn of Hideo Nomo's election to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. He was quite a pitcher and competitor, but he is also a very special and caring person.”

“One time I was doing a speech to a group of kids, and just before I get there, I see this little kid crying. I found out they just lost a game, and he was the losing pitcher. I went over there, put my arm around him, and said, 'What are you crying for? When major league players lose, they don't cry.'”

“Every school should have well-rehearsed emergency response protocols covering a variety of possible scenarios, from fire to armed intruders. Schools should have good lines of communications with local emergency response officials and practice those relationships in drills and special exercises.”

“The men and women who serve in the armed forces are great role models.”

“Of course, it's imperative that we stabilize Iraq and quickly reduce our armed role there.”

“I have deep respect for our armed forces and jawans.”

“Without democracy, we are voiceless subjects. But with it, we are citizens armed with the power to change our destinies.”

“As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a retired Flag Officer, I understand how critical it is to keep the military ready to fight.”