In America, one of our challenges, historically, is that we have very low voting rates, even during presidential elections.

On Easter I do reflect on the fact that as a Christian I am supposed to love, and I have to say that sometimes, when I've listened to less-than-loving expressions by Christians, I get concerned.

The people there, the community, the lessons that I learned -- they're all based right in this few square miles where we'll now be able to give something back and bring the world back home after this incredible journey.

I think [ chief organizer of the Democratic Party ] it's something that I have an interest in.

Lobbyist influence comes from access, not money.

Nobody is listening to your telephone calls.

Peace depends upon compromise among peoples who must live together long after our speeches are over, long after our votes have been tallied.