We have to keep in mind that the police were in the process of apprehending a criminal suspect who had resisted a number of attempts to arrest him and who had shot a police officer,

After an investigation and review of the witnesses' statements and police reports, I decline prosecution of the matter ... ,

The day after the election you have a really good idea how serious people were for their enthusiasm for a particular candidate,

I applaud the Marian Anderson Award selection panel for identifying two outstanding individuals, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, as they exemplify the power of the artist to change the world. They were among the most vocal Americans in support of the early days of the civil rights movement. They used the power of their roles as critically acclaimed artists to effect change in society - in areas where change was the most needed.

We're going to take them to the Liberty Bell, ... We're going to take them to football games and baseball games.

I think the whole thing, unfortunately, has been blown out of proportion,