There is more power in unity than division.

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.

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 may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.

The truth of the matter is the tone is toxic here in Washington, and we have been exporting it around the country.

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

There are people walking around the streets of Kansas City who are unemployed, while one of our largest employers is not only sending jobs aboard, but then turning around and making a statement about preserving jobs.