The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.

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.

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.

It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.

Drawing on President Bush's reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.

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