There's nothing hard about acting except the long hours.

We, as a nation, cannot wait for the Pearl Harbor of the information age. We must increase our vigilance to tackle this problem before we are hit with a surprise attack.

I'm not above acting like a seal every once in a while and waiting for the next fish, I just don't want to do it all the time.

For example, lead paint in old houses can be a greater threat to children's health than lead that may be under some industrial site where there are no children

After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.

Jay Carney told the reporters at his morning briefing that he hoped they would watch the new movie about Obama's first term 'many times.' They might. Look how well 'Titanic' did at the box office.

But obviously, we can't afford to make some bad long-term decisions with regard to basic commitments our country has - trade those away for some short-term assistance that may or may not be there a month from now.