First of all, do I think there's some racists in the Tea Party? Yeah. I'm an ordained United Methodist pastor; there's some racists in the Methodist church. I don't know if there's a body that does not have some racists in it.

We've gotten to the point now where Republicans and Democrats have nothing in common besides being members of the 'caustic caucus,' and we can't get anything done.

We have Democrats saying dumb things every single day, and Republicans as well.

Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation.

We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs.

First of all, do I think there's some racists in the Tea Party? Yeah. I'm an ordained United Methodist pastor; there's some racists in the Methodist church. I don't know if there's a body that does not have some racists in it.

[Raul Castro] is one of the most amazing human beings I've ever met.