I am shocked that Republicans can't explain why our technological and economic advantages are the result of sound monetary and economic policy.

We are all the sons or daughters of immigrants - some more recent than others - but all dedicated to the triumph of an idea that serves as the touchstone of what it means to be an American. This America is the only America that we have hitherto known - if being conservative has anything to do with conserving the principles of our past, then no conservative has any business bashing legal immigration.

We don't need to bring down the rich folk to help the poor.

My wife had a miscarriage. We have rarely talked about it. It did make me more aware of the sanctity of human life, how precious every child is.

The power of one man or one woman doing the right thing for the right reason, and at the right time, is the greatest influence in our society.

All too often the Democratic Party has taken the black vote for granted, and all too often the Republican Party has written it off.

You cannot create employees without first creating employers.