By blaming others, we fail to find the real solutions to our problems and we do not carry out our own responsibilities.

People with deep faith and big hearts are concerned, as I am about the circumstance that Ms. Schiavo is in. I want them to know I will do what I can, but there are limits to what any particular person - irrespective of the title they currently hold - can do.

I'm happy to be helping people that are passionate about empowering parents for student learning.

I have never wavered from my intention to advance the cause of diversity in new and more effective ways.

The next Republican that will win will campaign in the Latino community, will campaign amongst Asian-Americans, will campaign in the black churches, will campaign in college campuses.

People, based on their emotion, will express support for the sentiment, not necessarily the specifics 'cause there are none.

Florida is a place of unparalleled diversity of backgrounds, experiences and vision. It makes our culture unique, but it can also make it difficult to define a common identity and create a sense of community that reaches beyond our neighborhoods to all corners of our state.