[The funds are for] foreseeable needs in ongoing crises but there are also margins for unexpected catastrophes that may occur read more

[The funds are for] foreseeable needs in ongoing crises but there are also margins for unexpected catastrophes that may occur during the year.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe.

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas read more

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas are bankrupt, and that the party basically takes their loyalty for granted, ... Then the Republicans start coming around and we're like the lonely girl standing against the wall at a dance. Even if you know it's lip service, you feel receptive, just because somebody has bothered to come over and pay attention to you.

Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of the Lenten journey in a celebratory way. We're on this 40-day path. How can read more

Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of the Lenten journey in a celebratory way. We're on this 40-day path. How can we remember this with our actions?

His body just can't take it any more.

His body just can't take it any more.

The President will continue to be haunted by insinuations of cheating and corruption, and each time these stories come out, read more

The President will continue to be haunted by insinuations of cheating and corruption, and each time these stories come out, it obviously will not be good.

We had to either prevent or slow down their counters by keeping our front court active and making them play read more

We had to either prevent or slow down their counters by keeping our front court active and making them play defense. We knew they were going to run, and we were going to stick with our defensive plays. But the breakdowns added up and they cost us the game.

This city, which has taken its place in the history of our century, is now being called upon to help read more

This city, which has taken its place in the history of our century, is now being called upon to help launch a new millennium,

do not want a peaceful settlement.

do not want a peaceful settlement.