I believe what I call common sense gun reform. Plus, a revolution in mental health, making sure that if people are having a nervous breakdown, or are suicidal, or homicidal, they get the care they need when they need it. I think the vast majority of the American people can support and agenda composed of those features.

I think, in my own state, I can tell you that people do want to hear a serious discussion on serious issues.

The American people in my view will never support a candidate whose major theme is bigotry.

Let us wage a moral and political war against war itself, so that we can cut military spending and use that money for human needs.

The goal of real healthcare reform must be high-quality, universal coverage in a cost-effective way.

At a time when our planet is warming due to climate change, the last thing our environment needs is more drilling. What we need is for Congress and the White House to move toward clean energy such as solar, wind and geothermal.

In a world of massive wealth and income inequality, Europe must support Greece’s efforts to build an economy which creates more jobs and income, not more unemployment and suffering.