I want to reduce America's deficit by cutting spending that we don't need but also by asking the wealthy to do a little bit more so that we can invest in things like research and technology that are the key to a 21st century economy.

Historically - when you look at how America has evolved, typically we make progress on race relations in fits and starts. We make some progress, and then there's maybe some slippage.

When I've sent young men and women into harm's way, I always understand that that is the last resort, not the first resort.

It's very important that we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals.

There are things I cannot say.

It's important to recognize that you can't have 100 percent security and also then have 100 percent privacy and zero inconvenience.

We are not going to keep the window open forever.