I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.

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

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

"Government" is the name we give to the things we choose to do together.

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.

Don't tell me words don't matter.

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