From the very beginning the president [of USA] had two very important principles that had to be reconciled. One principle is that every woman should have the right to all forms of preventive health care, including contraception. The other is that we need to respect the religious liberties which are the cornerstone of American life.

I think there's no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people's lives and improve the world.

If you don't define the problem you'll never reach a painful solution.

The issue of providing women all forms of preventative health care has been and remains very important. The, the importance of protecting religious liberties in this country has been important to the president and will always be.

Raising the debt limit on some levels is a ministerial act. It doesn't involve any new spending.

I can't speak to the differences within the Catholic Church.

I think that for the next short period of time, our No. 1 priority is Congress needs to do its work and extend the payroll tax cut.