I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.

After I left the podium in Atlanta, I felt so fulfilled in my career that I lost my desire to compete at that level again.

When I run - you can see my record - I run to win.

I enjoy my life, I love track, I'm set for life financially.

I'm a businessman and actor and I still make appearances.

You can't live your life through your children.

By carrying the torch, you will be bridging cultural and social barriers, and all the boundaries that separate nation from nation.

Some Americans just shouldnt leave the country.

There is no correlation between a childhood success and a professional athlete.

My life isn't interesting! It's my mom. You need to write about her life and put me in it. I'm a cameo in her life.

At the end of the day, if you're a professional athlete in track and field you are the CEO of your company.

Our message of the day is service does not need a title.

When I decided to go for four gold medals I planned it out over a few years. It was in four different events and there was a lot to it.

I want to be a millionaire, and I don't ever want a real job.

Track and field is the best way to reach out for kids. It doesn't matter how fast you are. You always want to beat someone.

Whether I'm 40, 50 or 60, I'm going to be as physically strong as I am able.

The people are fed up with their elected officials playing the blame game and treating their political counterparts as enemies.

Join me in the final race to smash poverty and achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.