We're here to let the Democrats know that the grass roots and the anti-war movement elected them to create change.

I'm just a regular mother who's trying to save lives and be the best human being I can be.

My children were the center of my life.

The biggest terrorist is George W. Bush.

I'm not going to join any party. If I do vote again, and if I do become, you know, politically active, it will be independent.

I believe that it is my right and responsibility as an American to question our government when our government is wrong.

I can't speak for the other people whose children have died, but I can speak for my family and the other members of Gold Star Families for Peace. We believe we're honoring our children by working for peace.