Americans are rising to the tasks of history and they expect the same of us.

I never expected in a million years that I would have the honor to become an advocate of women's health care and education and I'd dive on a live grenade to get this message out so thank you for this forum.

Myths about the dire effects of genetically modified foods on health and the environment abound but they have not held up to scientific scrutiny. And although many concerns have been expressed about the potential for unexpected consequences the unexpected effects that have been observed so far have been benign.

President Obama stands ready to work with everyone because that's what the American people expect and deserve - not for the short term political advantages but the long term health of our country. We don't spend time trying to figure out what's in the minds of Republicans we try to keep our focus on the American people.

Advances in science and medical research and public health policies have meant that life expectancy for Australians is one of the highest in the world.

It is reasonable to expect the doctor to recognize that science may not have all the answers to problems of health and healing.

What the public expects and what is healthy for an individual are two very different things.

The sexes were made for each other and only in the wise and loving union of the two is the fullness of health and duty and happiness to be expected.

The British do not expect happiness. I had the impression all the time that I lived there that they do not want to be happy they want to be right.

Objects we ardently pursue bring little happiness when gained most of our pleasures come from unexpected sources.