James Billington Quotes

"The public library system of America is one of the great treasures of this country, and reading is the entry way to everything -- to personal fulfillment as well as to the future dynamism of our whole society, ... I think Laura Bush's leadership in this and her role model (status) as a professional librarian and teacher and as the host of this festival is just very, very exciting."

"We have something by every famous composer and a mother lode of American music."

"They're somewhat easier, because they're self-contained. They don't have the same maze of menus and screens you have to navigate with software."