“On issues carrying as much emotional freight as race - and there aren'...” — Gordon Smith Quote

“On issues carrying as much emotional freight as race - and there aren't many - a U.S. senator needs to speak with care and consistency. Otherwise, he could find people speaking at his own retirement tribute.”

“The American people are being victimized more than any free market would warrant.”

“I have concluded that the U.N. can do a few things well.”

“War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.”

“There were many times that I thought I was going to lose my business. I had no investment capital. I was carrying it all on my shoulders. Bootstrapping it literally.”

“The excitement really didn't start to build until the trailer - which was carrying me, with a space suit with ventilation and all that sort of stuff - pulled up to the launch pad.”