"We are a nation of minorities. We are a nation of immigrants. We are a nation of people who have come from all over the world."

"We must never give up hope."

"The greatest honor is to be able to serve your country."

"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."

"I don't think any sport should take itself so seriously that it can't laugh at itself."