In the future history will be made only by us.

Diplomacy can be a frustrating thing. I think the strategy can work, so long as the force is robust and the rules of engagement are clear.

From a philosophical perspective, I want to fight off isolationism and protectionism, be it part of another voice out there that says, wait a minute, what matters to women in Afghanistan matters to America. An isolationist point of view says it doesn't matter. The articulation of "all life matters" helps frame the case that it does matter what happens to a woman in Afghanistan.

Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead.

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called 'walking.'

It is clear our nation is reliant upon big foreign oil. More and more of our imports come from overseas.

I believe that people whose skins aren't necessarily - are a different color than white can self-govern.