“In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear t...” — Solomon Ortiz Quote

“In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day a weapon of mass destruction could be brought into a U.S. port in a container and cause hundreds of thousands of casualties.”

“I worked with the March of Dimes to enact legislation for a national birth defects prevention program to provide surveillance, research and preventive services aimed at reducing the rate of birth defects.”

“This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy.”

“We closed the restaurant in New Orleans and brought the entire staff to San Francisco. But we had to go home.”

“Gaiety is one of the most important elements I brought to fashion. I brought it through color.”

“I didn't want my daughter brought up by nannies, and I didn't want her to feel I wasn't around.”