I do think that I am generally optimistic.

Iran won't pursue nuclear weapons because 'it's contrary to their faith.'

I wish the country had fewer lawyers and more engineers.

I think that sometimes the Democrats have to run upstream or swim upstream because we've got the Republicans making it out as if we don't care about these things, and we should be able to engage and be willing to engage in the discussion about morality and values.

What is important is that we make sure to work together, that we understand our strength comes from unity and not division.

Assault weapons ban reintroduced.

Both President Kennedy and President Reagan were roundly criticized by parts of the foreign policy establishment that felt they were being weak by engaging our adversaries. So some of it is built into a political lexicon that makes you sound tougher if you don't talk to somebody, and rather, very loudly, wield a big stick.