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

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

Public decision-making does not lend itself to certitude.

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.

No activity I know is more of a confidence builder and at the same time more 'humility training' than wrestling.

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.

Civility is not about dousing strongly held views. It's about making sure that people are willing to respect other perspectives.