When the president acts in absence of a congressional grant of authority, he can rely only upon his own independent powers. When the president takes measures incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress, his power is at its lowest ebb.

I think a public official ought to follow his conscience as to what is in the public interest, not what will protect his job.

If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate.

Lawyers advocate more so than state their own positions.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.

Do you believe today that the right to privacy does exist in the Constitution?