Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren't in the freshman class and aren't graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out.

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.

Sex education has to do with what's in people's head.

I have long ties to the women's community.

Fear drives you and makes you better.

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

We are living longer, and we need to live better.