Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is read more

Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will.

These surveys confirm the country's growing concern about excessive secrecy. They also show that citizens overwhelmingly believe that open government read more

These surveys confirm the country's growing concern about excessive secrecy. They also show that citizens overwhelmingly believe that open government is good government. The public understands that openness - to the greatest degree possible - will produce government that is more efficient, more honest and more responsive to the citizens it serves.

Well, I suppose I can give your career a bit of a leg-up.

Well, I suppose I can give your career a bit of a leg-up.

One of the things the hospitality industry offers is employment on every level. Whether someone just made the brave move read more

One of the things the hospitality industry offers is employment on every level. Whether someone just made the brave move from another country, with perhaps little education or with a lot of education and degrees crossing over from another industry, all of these folks have opportunities in tourism. Young or old, part time or full time, it needs everyone.

I've been an attorney, residing in Ellis County for 10 years. And like most of you my experience goes beyond read more

I've been an attorney, residing in Ellis County for 10 years. And like most of you my experience goes beyond Ellis County. Unlike my opponent who only had two years of experience when he was first elected.

This (assassination) is against our principles and my principles, and I would never do such a thing in my life, read more

This (assassination) is against our principles and my principles, and I would never do such a thing in my life, ... What do we achieve? I think what happened targeted Syria.

What we're trying to do is trying to have reproduction of species in captivity so that if we do lose read more

What we're trying to do is trying to have reproduction of species in captivity so that if we do lose them in the wild, there's an option.

We've had it when it's 20 below and people still go out there.

We've had it when it's 20 below and people still go out there.

Ken is the closest thing I had to a brother.

Ken is the closest thing I had to a brother.