I think that any time you look at the fact that boycotts have historically led to change, whatever temporary inconvenience there may be, it in the long run leads toward, in my opinion, a better change for everybody.
I think that you can't choose leadership. You have to deal with the leadership that the people respond to.
My ministry's always been one of social activism. I think a responsible minister must be at some levels involved in the social order.
I think drugs affect poor people and people of color more than anyone.
I think first of all, the United States has got to adopt a policy of befriending and creating allies around the world...
It was better walk with dignity than ride in shame. A lot of people in Cincinnati are saying, "Rather than have the continual problems of police brutality and economic disparity, I'm willing to make some sacrifices." And I think that they ought to be respected for doing that.
People working at the arenas are not just depending on one or two concerts. I think it gives a symbolic boost, as well as those shows do bring down some monetary investments in the city.
I think you don't support people based on one or two cases of situations. You deal with their balance over the long run.
I think that whoever is the attorney general, you don't want them to be as a yes person for any particular constituency.