Sure, it is apparent that presidents are looking at polls, but they are also stepping up on issues. President Clinton stepped up on tobacco. He shaped the polls on the tobacco issue.

We have not yet concluded that needle-exchange programs do not encourage drug use.

In fairy tales, the children are saved by caring adults. We need more caring adults in the lives of our children.

Fear drives you and makes you better.

I would argue that we have a generation of young people, particularly minorities, who are no longer putting up with the kinds of things their parents put up with. They're much more self-confident. It's no longer acceptable to make fun of people because of race or sex. But it has always been present in American society.

We can't afford as a nation - not because of money but because of our social fabric - to have large numbers of people who are not working.

I compensate for big risks by always doing my homework and being well-prepared. I can take on larger risks by reducing the overall risk.