Whatever we once were, we are no longer just a Christian nation; we are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, a Buddhist nation, a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers.

Stamina. There is a greater physical element to this job than you would think, just being able to grind it out. And I think your ability to not just mentally and emotionally, but physically be able to say, "We got this. We're going to be OK."

You know, there are certain things that make for good sound bites but don't always translate into good policy.

We do not believe that in this country, freedom is reserved for the lucky, or happiness for the few.

I strongly agree with Vice President Gore that we cannot drill our way to energy independence, but must fast-track investments in renewable sources of energy like solar power, wind power and advanced biofuels...

The truth of the matter is that the problem of police shootings and reactions in the community.

Owes unions who endorsed him; that's why he's in politics.