I have gone from a Barry Goldwater Republican to a New Democrat, but I think my underlying values have remained pretty constant; individual responsibility and community. I do not see those as being mutually inconsistent.

Our country deserves no less, because all of the other issues we want to deal with depend upon us being secure and strong.

It takes a village to raise a child.

You don't walk away if you love someone. You help the person.

A four-year degree shouldn't be the only path to a good-paying job.

There is no doubt that the increasing numbers of women in the economy has helped fuel significant growth everywhere. And economies that are making the shift more effectively and rapidly are dramatically outperforming those that have not.

Of all the jobs I've had, sliming fish was pretty good preparation for life in Washington.