It's our responsibility to pass on what we inherited, not to squander it, but to build on it.

Surely no issue unites us more than our appreciation for our military personnel who are bringing aid to devastated countries, defending us against terrorism, and fighting to make a free election possible in Iraq.

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

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.

The US government should not be in the business of discrimination.

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.

We all leave personal legacies for the people we know and love.