If we do not get our act together and transform our energy system away from fossil fuel, there is a real question as to the quality of the planet that we are going to be leaving our children and our grandchildren.

We cannot go back to a racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic type of society.

When we talk about power, we talk about Wall Street.

If you can't afford to take care of your #‎ veterans , then don't go to war.

I have spent the better part of my adult life standing up and fighting for working families.

I know that virtually every member of the Senate understands we just cannot turn our back on men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend us and who are hurting today.

Black lives, of course, matter. I spent 50 years of my life fighting for civil rights and for dignity, but if you don't want me to be here, that's OK. I don't want to out-scream people.