I admire and respect Bill Clinton. I think he was a great president.

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as making healthcare affordable, bringing down the high cost of gasoline, and making higher education more accessible for all Americans.

But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nations economic viability.

I admire and respect Bill Clinton. I think he was a great president.

An ability to compromise is important. That means stepping back and getting the ego out of the way in order to accomplish what you want to get done.

I have always abhorred the word racism. I never use it.

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in our nation.