America had an emphasis on the individual and so education became available for everyone.

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

Last year we said, 'Things can't go on like this', and they didn't, they got worse.

I know worrying works because none of the stuff I worried about ever happened.

The short memories of the American voters are what keep our politicians in office.

Democrats are the only reason to vote for Republicans

I still have my [flight] license and I can still pass a flight physical.

I hate to think that we may be out there seven to ten years out and dependent on the Russians for our journey into space.

We had a lot of confidence that there was going to be a successful mission. We weren't off on some suicide effort, certainly with Friendship 7.

I still love to fly and I'll never get over that.

We (the DOE) are poisoning our people in the name of national security.

I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.

The moment of twilight is simply beautiful.

Just because I'm 77 doesn't mean I don't have a dream.

There is still no cure for the common birthday.

I am a stranger. I come in peace. Take me to your leader and there will be a massive reward for you in eternity.

Zero G and I feel fine.

Too many people, when they get old, think that they have to live by the calendar.

There are times when you devote yourself to a higher cause than personal safety.