We not only brought peace to many countries and people around the world, but we never dropped a bomb, we never launched a missile, and we never fired a bullet while I was in office. Yet we protected the interests of the American people in a peaceful, but strong way.

I first came into the labor force in 1941 when the minimum wage was 40 cents an hour, and that was my first job. And each time that we've tried to boost the lower level of salary for the most underpaid workers, there have been predictions of catastrophe. But each time, in [m]y opinion, the change has helped our Nation and its economic strength.

We must make it clear that a platform of 'I hate gay men and women' is not a way to become president of the United States.

Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself

We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.

I believe strongly that in the eyes of God women and men should be the same and they should be given the same authority in the church, women should as men.

I think the Israelis are beginning to realize more that they are moving toward a one-state solution, which would be a catastrophe for Israel.