The need for peace in Northern Ireland goes well beyond political stability. It now speaks to regional Europe and even global stability.

Relationships are at the core of any political system and economic system - any family - and I think we drifted away from understanding that in our country. The people-to-people level is critical. It is ironic, though - we can text with anybody in the world, we can have a videoconference with anybody in the world, but [there should be] an even higher premium on showing up and getting to know someone.

I feel strongly that the Supreme Court needs to stand on the side of the American people, not on the side of the powerful corporations and the wealthy.

I am a fan of the social policies that you find in Europe

We are at a stage in history in which remolding society is one of the great challenges facing all of us in the West.

I have the experience we need to make the changes we want and I think that's a winning case.

I do think questions have been raised and questions have to be answered.And there is no way to predict what comes in the door of that White House from day to day that can pose a threat to the United States or one of our friends and allies, and I think this is a big part of the job interview that we are all conducting with the voters here.