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

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.

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.

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

Superfund was passed with the good intention of cleaning up America's toxic waste sites

Because John McCain stood up, our country is better off. The respect he is given around the world is not because of a teleprompter speech designed to appeal to American critics abroad but because of decades of clearly demonstrated character and statesmanship.