Those of us who spent time in the agricultural sector and in the heartland, we understand how unfair the death penalty is.

The solid truth of the matter is, when you find - if you want to help heal the hurt, if you want to hurt people and - help people in pain, the best way to do so is to call upon the great strength of the country, which is the compassion of our fellow Americans.

If he's - the inference is that somehow he thinks slavery is a - is a noble institution I would - I would strongly reject that assumption - that John Ashcroft is a openminded, inclusive person.

All across America, we gather this week with the people we love to give thanks to God for the blessings in our lives.

I think soft power definitely can work. But, you know, it depends on who you're dealing with. Some people are so intent upon power and keeping power that it's very difficult to conduct soft power.

What I'm telling you is there's too many junk lawsuits suing too many doctors.

This case has had full analyzation and has been looked at a lot. I understand the emotionality of death penalty cases.