Parents who have fought fiercely for the rights of their much-loved Gay and Lesbian children should not have to worry that their children will be treated differently. As a mother, I can tell you that there is no prouder moment than watching your children grow up, fall in love, and commit to that love in front of their families and friends. I want that same joy for every parent and every child.

There is just no reason why the richest nation in the world can't provide health care to all its people.

I will never be able to create a budget from scratch with the amount of time that I have, but my instructions remain the same: Give me a budget that has no new revenue.

It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations.

One of the most powerful tools for empowering individuals and communities is making certain that any individual who wants to receive a quality education can do so.

Education can lift individuals out of poverty and into rewarding careers.

We may disagree on some things, but we can do so without being disagreeable.