There is a sense that things, if you keep positive and optimistic about what can be done, do work out.

You can ask anybody who's ever worked for me or worked with me, who's ever served with me, when I tell you I'm going to try to do something, I will get up every single day and work my heart out for you.

Laws that discriminate validate other kinds of discrimination.

Laws that require equal protections reinforce the moral imperative of equality.

I'm going to fight as hard as I can to make sure people have the futures that they deserve here in America.

I think it's so important for all of us to be able to see ourselves represented in the books we read and the movies and TV shows we watch.

What I'm concerned about is the views of many Democrats who know their states, who know how hard it is to win a general election. And it also will push whoever the nominee is into the spotlight. I've been vetted. There's hardly anything you don't know about me. And I think it's fair to say that whoever is in that position, Senator Bernie Sanders or anyone else who might have run, will face the most withering onslaught.