Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.

So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor; it feels very much closed in for various reasons.

It's up to us, the people, to break immoral laws, and resist. As soon as the leaders of a country lie to you, they have no authority over you. These maniacs have no authority over us. And they might be able to put our bodies in prison, but they can't put our spirits in prison.

And for far too long, the Democrats have had a monopoly on black votes in this country.

Historically and culturally, New York City and our entire nation simply would not be the same without the infusion of Asian traditions. Whether it is food, art, language or any other facet of cultural life, Asian Americans have made our city and our country stronger and richer.