We have greater awareness of where we're falling short than we used to. Just take the example of community police relations.

Politics in this country [USA] is always tough. It's always contentious, because this is a big country and a diverse country, and people have strong points of view, and we've got a great diversity of interests.

The goal of this office will not be to favor one religious group over another - or even religious groups over secular groups. It will simply be to work on behalf of those organizations that want to work on behalf of our communities, and to do so without blurring the line that our founders wisely drew between church and state.

We can still see God in other people and do our best to help them find their own grace. So that’s what I strive to do and pray to do every day.

Healthcare system is broken without lifetime employment.

We do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.

In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity - it is a prerequisite.