"I'm not going to let anyone define me."

"Every time I stepped onto that field, I knew I was representing more than just myself."

"We need to make sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their race or background."

"I don't think there's a person in this country who could look at a black boy and a white boy and say that one is going to be more successful than the other. I'd be willing to bet on the black boy."

"The only way to get ahead is to work hard."