We don't ask you to believe in our ability to bring change, rather, we ask you to believe in yours.

I think that the Democrats can be successful nationally in the future if we are able to capture some of the complexity of people's lives right now.

I think every case is different. Every situation is different. People come on the F.B.I.'s radar screen for a variety of reasons at a variety of times.

We can't expect to solve problems if all we do is tear each other down. You can disagree with a certain policy without demonizing the person who espouses it.

Three months is a lifetime in politics.

My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.

If the people cannot trust their government to do the job for which it exists - to protect them and to promote their common welfare - all else is lost.