A lot of people think that regulations bring higher costs, but regulation is also about making sure that someone doesn't get to beat out the competition because they're dumping filth in the river or spewing poisons in the air.

I think the best way it happens is if parents say, this is important for educating my child.

That is especially important as more young people must take on huge debt loads to go to college.

Me, I was waiting tables of 13 and married at 19. I graduated from public schools, and taught elementary school.

I love the work I do.

Americans are fighters. We're tough, resourceful and creative, and if we have the chance to fight on a level playing field, where everyone pays a fair share and everyone has a real shot, then no one - no one can stop us.

Being Native American has been part of my story I guess since the day I was born.