If you ask me a question, don't tell me what the question is in advance, 'cause I'd rather not know.

You don't have to have fought in a war to love peace.

the Republicans love to say that the Democratic Party is ruled by 'special interests.' But when pressed to name these 'special interests,' the usual reply is women, blacks, teachers, and unions. Those are 'special interests' to be proud of - because together they comprise the majority of Americans. What about the 'special interests' that dominate the Republican Party - the oil companies, the banks, the gun lobby, and the apostles of religious intolerance?

I'd call it a new version of voodoo economics, but I'm afraid that would give witch doctors a bad name.

I'm a happy camper because by doing this I have an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of research.

If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.

The promise of our country is that the rules are fair. If you work hard and play by the rules, you can earn your share of America's blessings. Those are the beliefs I learned from my parents.