The public is ready now for a safety net for the middle class, something not just for the poor, but for everyone who will need help, from time to time, in order to own a home, educate their kids, keep themselves healthy or have something to retire on.

I think there was an absolute, deep gap between consensual relations between adults, which people may like or dislike, and people who physically impose themselves on children or misuse their authority to impose on children.

Martin Luther King said, and it is sadly still true, that one of the most segregated times in America is the hour of worship.

And I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians.

I do not believe that the federal government should treat adults who choose to smoke marijuana as criminals.

And unless you think there is a serious chance you're going to jail, don't listen to your lawyer.

I am not aware of any specific provision that mandates any tightening of lending to small business other than a requirement that people who lend and then sell that loan be prepared to take a part of the risk. And I'm proud of that.