I am appalled by the notion of cultural wars.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

I have a long-term interest in the humanities.

When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.

Politics has high and low moments. Sometimes it brings out the better angels of our nature; sometimes baser instincts.

America is very decentralized in how it supports the humanities, unlike European countries where virtually everything stems from the central government.

Civility is not simply about manners.