I am somewhat influenced by the years that I've spent trying to actually get things done, whether it was reforming education in Arkansas or a survey and Legal Services Corporation board when President [Jimmy ]Carter appointed me and trying to get lawyers for poor people. I have worked in these areas. I know it's more than just a hope. You've got to translate it into a policy that leads to action.

I'm not going to speculate.I'm just going to run my campaign, talk about what I'm doing and why I think I'd be the best president of any of the candidates on either side.

America is a nation of immigrants, and we should treat those who come to our country with dignity and respect.

I've spent 30 years, actually maybe a little more, working to help kids and families. And I want to take all that experience to the White House and do that every single day.

I take classified materials very seriously and always have.

If there are issues, if there's wrongdoing, people have to be held accountable and we have to try to deter future bad behavior.

Instead of gutting consumer protection, we should be expanding it.