My goal is to help elect not only the first but second woman president. That will be real progress. I believe our next presidential election will see women at the top of the ticket for both parties.

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

Let us not become the evil that we deplore.

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.

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 am convinced that military action will not prevent further acts of international terrorism against the United States.