Initiative and referendum make government more responsive to its citizens, neutralize the power of the special interests and stimulate public involvement in state issues.

I understand politics and I know there's gonna be a lot of verbage.

I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as twins of negativity.

I'm not so sure the role of the United States is going around the world saying this is the way its gotta be.

If you read with empathy what Lincoln went through, then you realize what you're going through is nothing compared to what he went through.

I've reminded the prime minister-the American people, Mr. Prime Minister, over the past months that it was not always a given that the United States and America would have a close relationship.

Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?