And we can see the positive impacts right here at Solyndra. Less than a year ago, we were standing on what was an empty lot. But through the Recovery Act, this company received a loan to expand its operations. This new factory is the result of those loans.

Yes to trade, but trade that ensures that these other countries that trade with us aren't engaging in child labor.

I believe there are too many children who need loving parents to deny one group of people adoption rights. A child will benefit from a healthy, loving home, whether the parents are gay or not.

Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.

One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in your life.

There are gonna be a core set of values that shouldn't be up for debate. Should be our north star.

Hope -- Hope in the face of difficulty. Hope in the face of uncertainty. The audacity of hope! In the end, that is God’s greatest gift to us...A belief in things not seen. A belief that there are better days ahead.