In fact, not only do I support eliminating soft money, but I support full public financing for campaigns.

Nine years ago on September 14, 2001, I placed the lone vote against the 'Authorization for Use of Military Force' - an authorization that I knew would provide a blank check to wage war anywhere, at any time, and for any length.

It takes a variety of strategies and initiatives to address this pandemic. It's about life and death and the survival of humanity.

As the daughter of a 25-year veteran of the armed forces, I am incredibly thankful for the sacrifices our women and men have made in Iraq, and continue to make in Afghanistan.

Let us not become the evil that we deplore.

We must not let history repeat itself in Iraq. The reality is there is no military solution in Iraq. This is a sectarian war with long standing roots that were flamed when we invaded Iraq in 2003. Any lasting solution must be political and take into account respect for the entire Iraqi population.

I agree with Pres. Barack Obama, Iraqis need a political solution. No war in Iraq!