...as parents, we have to find the time and the energy to step in and help our children love reading. We can read to them, talk to them about what they're reading, and make time for this by turning off the television set ourselves. Libraries are a critical tool to help parents do this.

We cannot drill our way out of our addiction to oil.

The window is closing.

I will cut investments in unproven missile defense systems.

Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science.

We've been able to build up the Afghan security forces and stabilize it.

Don't just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table.