“The powers, conditions, and desires that propel Mexicans and Central A...” — Greg Boyle Quote

“The powers, conditions, and desires that propel Mexicans and Central Americans into this country are so fundamental, so vast, that no action, legislative or other-wise, can discourage this flight.”

“We are less than honest and commit a grave error if we insist that what happened to Rodney G. King was isolated and an exceptional case. The poor know better.”

“Reactive and proactive policing are both necessary. Still, we need to lower expectations that such efforts can ever be responsive to crime.”

“My church is in the detention facilities where I preside and celebrate the Eucharist. To me that's the church. That's the people of God.”

“Gang members aren't frightened into acceptable behavior by increased penalties, enhanced punishments, and the promise of new detention facilities.”

“You don't really get Jesus saying very often there'll be pie in the sky when you die. He's really talking about now and today, and it's supposed to be like that. You're supposed to delight in what's right in front of you.”

“During the morning rush hour on March 20, 1995, the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo placed packages on five subway trains converging on Tokyo's central station. When punctured, the packages spread vaporized Sarin through the subway cars and then into the stations as the trains pulled in.”

“I always wanted a child. Being a mother is the central thing in my life.”

“Episcopalians are pretty thin on the ground in the central United States.”

“My imam at the Central Mosque said there was no problem with making music. In fact, he encouraged me - he said if the songs are moral, not offensive, then go ahead.”

“When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.”

“The Democrats have come right out and said it: the power of the central government shall have no limits at all.”