"I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried to not falter; I have made mistakes along the way. But with all of that, I have arrived at this point, and I stand before you as a humble servant …"

"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison."

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."

"It always seems impossible until it's done."

"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb."