I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up

We're Americans. We shape our own future. Let's start by standing up for President Barack Obama.

I’m planning to stay in politics now, but, you know, George Burns worked until he was 100. I don’t know. I don’t want to be a Senator until I’m honored.

I do identify with St. Patrick, not just in name. He drove the snakes out of Ireland. I intend to drive the snakes out of the State House

It's time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.