I've always thought of myself as a catalyst. Look, it's not without its perils. Ann Coulter called me "learning disabled." The things people write about me.

I am sure that every one of my colleagues "Democrat, Republican, and Independent" agrees with that statement. That in the voting booth, every one is equal.

I've gone through so many of these stages of defeat and loss and victory, the ups and downs, that I know how to handle it.

Perhaps, one of our greatest challenges as a nation, as a people, as human beings making sure that our grandkids can live on this Earth.

The fact of the matter is actions speak louder than words.

I think America should amass a strategy for success, and set out the milestones. We need to help the Iraqis get their democracy up and running, we've got to help them train their military and police and security people, and we've got to start moving out.

It is in Saudi Arabia's best interest to allow women to fully participate in its society, and this includes the right to vote and run for office.