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

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterdays election that they disapprove of the current direction in the war in Iraq. As a result, the President wasted no time in dumping Secretary Rumsfeld.

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my mother.

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.

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one week after Democrats unveiled our Real Security Agenda, they're for it

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