I grew up in a household that was a labor household. My dad was a Teamster and a milk truck driver. My mother was a secretary. Neither of them got through high school. But they worked hard and they gave me very, very important opportunities to go to school, get a good education.

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

Democracy is interactive... Its a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

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.

Politics takes patience, time, listening and endless meetings.

In 1988, as an unknown candidate, totally unknown, I won Iowa, came in second in New Hampshire, won South Dakota. I was ahead in every Super Tuesday state the day after South Dakota. The only problem was I didn't have enough money. I had a million dollars left, and Al Gore had three and Michael Dukakis had three and it was lights out.

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