One of the things I really learned from my first term is the importance of focusing. In that sense, it is a deliberate effort. What I look at with each vote is that priority of whether its good for the middle class or not.

In the end, I think part of my problem was that I was a better legislator than I was a politician.

For many Native Americans across the land, the name of the Washington football team is a deeply personal reminder of a legacy of racism and generations of pain.

I strongly support SNAP and will continue to urge my colleagues in Congress to provide adequate funding to this important program.

I believe I am a moderate Democrat: I am pro-business and also progressive.

SNAP is a critical anti-hunger program that feeds millions of low income Americans, including children, veterans, and seniors who would not otherwise have the resources to buy groceries.

I was a very, very good congressman.