On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics.

The Cold War has been over for a long time. I'm not interested in having battles that, frankly, started before I was born.

I was able to see faith as more than just a comfort to the weary or a hedge against death; rather, it was an active, palpable agent in the world.

The Democrats are using the human trafficking bill's language that's been there for 40 years, regarding the use of federal funds for abortion.

Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values.

The things that led me to run for office - trying to figure out how we create an economy where everybody's got a fair shot and if you work hard, you can achieve your dreams.