The ancient Romans built their greatest masterpieces of architecture their amphitheaters for wild beasts to fight in.

The greatest advances of civilization whether in architecture or painting in science and literature in industry or agriculture have never come from centralized government.

Even at the United Nations where legend has it that the building was designed so that there could be no corner offices the expanse of glass in individual offices is said to be a dead giveaway as to rank. Five windows are excellent one window not so great.

Color in certain places has the great value of making the outlines and structural planes seem more energetic.

Cities are the greatest creations of humanity.

Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique poetic products of the heart.

A great building must begin with the unmeasurable must go through measurable means when it is being designed and in the end must be unmeasurable.

My passion and great enjoyment for architecture and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it is because I believe we - architects - can effect the quality of life of the people.

This year as we celebrate the 230th anniversary of America's independence please remember the symbols that are sacred to this country. Fly Old Glory high and show your respect and admiration for this great nation and the values we hold dear.

This anniversary serves to help remind the American people that in the wake of one of the greatest political scandals and misuse of power in our history as a nation scandal produced important reforms that served this nation well for two decades.