The notion of political correctness has ignited controversy across the land. And although the movement arises from the laudable desire to sweep away the debris of racism and sexism and hatred it replaces old prejudices with new one. It declares certain topics off-limits, certain expressions off-limits, even certain gestures off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship.

Every loss of life is terrible.

It's much worse to read criticism about your son than yourself.

This is a fact: Strength in the pursuit of peace is no vice; isolation in the pursuit of security is no virtue.

It's not whether people like you but whether they share the bright dreams...and understand the heartbeat of the country.

I am for an immigration policy that's welcoming and upholds the law.

I will keep America moving forward, always forward, for a better America, for an endless enduring dream and a thousand Points of Light. This is my mission, and I will complete it.