Public control of the political process requires public financing. The restoration of our American Democracy depends upon public financing.

So actually war is politically profitable, financially profitable, morally depraved.

My philosophy comes from a worldview that looks at the world as one. It's a holistic view that sees the world as interconnected and interdependent and integrated in so many different ways, which informs my politics.

Joblessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Hunger is a weapon of mass destruction. Poor health care is a weapon of mass destruction. Poor education is a weapon of mass destruction. Discrimination is a weapon of mass destruction. Let us abolish such weapons of mass destruction here at home.

When you consider that a steelworker who's making $40,000 a year has virtually the same tax burden as someone who's making $400,000 a year, you see that there are inequities. This administration has used the tax code to accelerate wealth to the top. Most of the tax breaks have gone to people in the top bracket.

Iraq does not pose an imminent threat to the United States of any of its neighboring nations.

Peace is a civil right which makes other human rights possible. Peace is a precondition for our existence. Peace permits our continued existence.