To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

For we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it.

It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label.

Africa doesn't need strongmen, it needs strong institutions.

Get informed, not by reading The Huffington Post.

If you think you got a better idea in terms of how to approach this that's not gonna result in more pollution, and more asthma, and more illness then put your ideas out there. But don't just oppose things because, "This was Obama's agenda."

I think the irony ... is that I actually would like to see a relatively light touch when it comes to the government.