There's no question that Donald Trump has said things that are very unsettling. I mean, whether it's comparing Mexicans to rapists, demonizing Muslim Americans, excoriating the federal judge who was handling the case.

Donald Trump has not held an event in the black community. He has not gone to a black church, as Hillary Clinton has done.

This is a woman [Hillary Clinton] who has shown over and over again in her career that she will elevate this conversation but, more importantly, she will get things done so all Americans can prosper and grow.

People are human beings.If you are nice to me, than I am nice to you. I live by my mother's advice, which is that the Golden Rule is the way to go.

Barbara Jordan is one [of the political heroes]. Her 1976 speech in New York inspired me to get into politics.

It has been a long march to equality. We have cracked the door, and opened the window.

Because of my faith and my imagination, I was able to enjoy my childhood, even though it was tough.