The Freedom of Information Act should be administered with a clear presumption: In the face of doubt, openness prevails.

I think that it's important for judges to understand that if a woman is out there trying to raise a family, trying to support her family, and is being treated unfairly, then the court has to stand up, if nobody else will. And that's the kind of judge that I want.

This victory alone is not the change we seek; it is only the chance for us to make that change.

The private sector is doing fine.

In Texas, we hold very dear to intrusions against our personal liberty. We fight very hard against that.

On every front there are clear answers out there that can make this country stronger, but we're going to break through the fear and the frustration people are feeling. Our job is to make sure that even as we make progress, that we are also giving people a sense of hope and vision for the future.

In order for us to solve many big problems around the world, it is in our interest to work with Russia and obtain their cooperation.