I am closer to a European viewpoint of the world than an American one. My ethics and ideals are based on European concepts.

I believe the only time when we can call for intervention is when there is an ongoing genocide.

A man who gets divorced is not forever going to be talked about for it. There are very different standards that we have for women than we have for men.

During the first 10 years of my life, while my parents were married, I enjoyed a privileged upbringing. After their divorce, my life was difficult.

I often traveled to Nicaragua to speak against repressive policies by the Sandinista government.

The Sandinista government became consumed with fighting a war of survival. They were up against the biggest superpower in the world.

I don't believe in lobbying only progressives and liberal members of Congress. I don't believe in doing interviews only with those who share my views. I want to reach a wider audience.