A leader can`t move a country that`s not ready. You can`t make the waves, but when you see them coming, you can help direct them.

This bill is the legislative equivalent of crack. It yields a short-term high but does long-term damage to the system and it's expensive to boot.

Moderate Republicans are reverse Houdinis. They tie themselves up in knots and then tell you they can’t do anything because they’re tied up in knots.

Well, many of us believe that excessive media concentration is a subject that ought to be addressed, and it is, of course, the intention of the majority party not to allow that to be discussed.

Capitalism works better from every perspective when the economic decision makers are forced to share power with those who will be affected by those decisions.

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.

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