I try to deal with my serious reading before work.

I am interested in getting people to use the healthcare system at the right time, getting them to see the doctor early enough, before a small health problem turns serious.

I think President Bush tried to step up on Social Security even though the polls showed that was unpopular. He has not been successful and backed off, but I admire people who take on big problems.

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.

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

The government is fully capable of delivering services. Even complex services.

Asking the government to help you for short periods of time is different than asking the government to take care of you for the rest of your life.