You know, when you're in public life, everything you do is out there. But I am proud to stand on my record.

Eventually I foresee voting on the Internet, which will lead to much more direct democracy.

Why would we want to keep a tax cut that's failed? Why would we not want to go back to the Clinton tax code? And why would we not want to help every family more with a health-care plan like mine? Let's help average people. Let's be Democrats.

I hope we can get back to what I call the kitchen table. Everyday issues that people are really worried about and focused on.

You know, when you're in public life, everything you do is out there. But I am proud to stand on my record.

We are all so privileged to be citizens of America, and we all need to be engaged.

Politics takes patience, time, listening and endless meetings.