Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science.

If it is orderly and lawful, immigration is good for our economy.

If any individual who objects to government policy can take it in their own hands to publicly disclose classified information, then we will never be able to keep our people safe or conduct foreign policy.

John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded.

The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition, we must lead it. We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries, we must claim its promise. That's how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure-our forests and waterways, our crop lands and snow-capped peaks. That is how we will preserve our planet, commanded to our care by God. That's what will lend meaning to the creed our fathers once declared.

Unless we free ourselves from a dependence on these fossil fuels... we are condemning future generations to global catastrophe

The problem is that, over time, big pieces of business that have to get done without leadership from Washington, don't get done.