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

Anybody who knows me knows that I'm no attack dog.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

Don't tell me words don't matter.

A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.

Two [Massachusetts coal burning power plants] remain: Brayton Point in the South Coast region and Mt. Tom, just down the road. Within the next four years, both should shut down and Massachusetts should finally end all reliance on conventional coal generation.

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