Have I ever made a mistake? I am sure. Do I think I can stand on my record? I do.

I feel great physically. I feel really good.

Id love to have William Faulkner, Beethoven and Bach over. I want to find out what makes those guys tick!

I was born in the Midwest, where "salad" was cherry Jell-O with bananas in it. Now children are more aware of healthy foods.

Have I ever made a mistake? I am sure. Do I think I can stand on my record? I do.

I want to tell you how much I miss my mother. Bits of her are still there. I miss her most when I'm sitting across from her.

As someone who is in awe and grateful every day to be in a country where freedom of the press, free speech and free elections are a way of life, I am wowed, amazed and excited by the opportunity to moderate a 2012 presidential debate.