Activist judges and local officials in some parts of the country are not letting up in their efforts to redefine marriage for the rest of America-and neither should defenders of traditional marriage flag in their efforts.

Compassionate conservative soft bigotry of low expectations.

As the 20th century ended, there were around 120 democracies in the world - and I can assure you more are on the way.

A failed Iraq in the heart of the Middle East will provide safe haven for terrorists and extremists. It will embolden those who are trying to thwart the ambitions of reformers.

Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive parents.

We'll let our friends be the peacekeepers and the great country called America will be the pacemakers.

I think it's important to promote a culture of life. I think a hospitable society is a society where every being counts and every person matters. I believe the ideal world is one in which every child is protected in law and welcomed to life. I understand there's great differences on this issue of abortion. But I believe reasonable people can come together and put good law in place that will help reduce the number of abortions.