I am sure that there are some single payer advocates who think the only thing worth fighting for is single payer.

When we talk about the healthcare crisis in America we've got to also be talking about the dental crisis and how to address it.

We have to develop a strong economic message which says every American is entitled to health care through a national health care program. And we're not going to allow these large corporations to push through trade agreements which allow them to throw Americans out on the street and run to China.

We can`t allow racism and xenophobia to gain traction.

When you talk about heroines and heroes, at the top of the list has got to be the single moms of America.

I would say that, you know, being Jewish, what has been most significant in my life is understanding what a Hitler - what horrible politics can mean to people and I think that's been one of the motivating factors in my life in fighting against racism and bigotry of all kinds because when it gets out of hand, as we have seen and we are, you know - it's obviously has unbelievable repercussions.

One in four corporations doesn't pay any taxes.