In the middle of a recession, where we're just climbing out of it, where the economy -unemployment is still at 9.7 percent, the idea of raising taxes and reducing spending is a prescription for disaster.

During the 60's, I was, in fact, very concerned about the civil rights movement.

It's why we oppose Citizens United from that right-wing Supreme Court. In 2012, I also said the Tea Party "acted like terrorists" and called a donut shop manager in Milwaukee who wanted lower taxes a "smartass." And I said the number one issue is a three-letter word, J-O-B-S." I'm proud of who I am.

Do not tell me your values​​. Just give me pocket money, I would say how much you are worth

Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value.

Every single great idea that has marked the 21st century, the 20th century and the 19th century has required government vision and government incentive.

We are Boston. We are America. We respond. We endure. We overcome. And we own the finish line.