I think it's time we had a president who carried the same life experiences into the White House as most ordinary Americans.

I've always had good energy; I've always had good health.

I think when everything is finally considered, I'll have a lot of support -- strong support -- not only from labor unions but from working people.

The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for the president, it should be helping us to produce smarter students.

I share the administration's goals in dealing with Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction.

When I'm president, we'll have executive orders to overcome any wrong thing the Supreme Court does tomorrow or any other day

I have been a long and strong supporter of civil rights in my whole career. I led the fight to get the voting rights act re-enacted. I have been a strong supporter of affirmative action. I believe in it strongly.