By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue.

I bring other constituencies - I also have ties to minority communities. And obviously, to the world of world-class research universities. So I can bring some constituencies that I'm used to working with.

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

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

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.

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.

You don't want to destroy the energy that comes out of a campaign.