The fact is that I'm also friendly with Tom Coburn, one of the most conservative Republicans in the United States Senate, who, during his campaign, once said that it might be appropriate to apply the death penalty to those who carried out abortions.

I'm not saying I'm impervious to criticism.

A mother deserves a day off to care for a sick child or sick parent without running into hardship - and you know what, a father does, too. It's time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a 'Mad Men' episode.

You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time, not only with the votes we cast, but the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideas.

No deal means a greater chance of more war in the Middle East.

I don't believe people should to be able to own guns.

Based on current surveys of public opinion in the United States, it turns out that the majority of Americans think I've done a pretty good job.