In elective politics, it's up or out. You go up the ladder, or you get out of the game.

Labels applied to people of any race are inherently offensive.

My parents taught me that racial prejudice is a sin, one that robs the world of great minds and talents.

Politics is not a tea party. When it is time to act, you have to move fast and decisively.

To stand still is to regress.

The member of Congress who forgets his constituents' needs usually serves only one term.

My entire life has been devoted to breaking down barriers, to finding common ground.