Even as a supporter of Roe v. Wade, I am compelled to acknowledge that the language both sides use on this subject can be unfortunately misleading and unconstructive.... Everyone is worse off for it.

Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder the problem will be to solve.

You can't play sports without losing sometimes and, in losing, you learn something about grace and how to act under pressure.

As the saying goes, I have big heels to fill.

Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. We drew strength when our firefighters ran upstairs and risked their lives so that others might live; when rescuers rushed into smoke and fire at the Pentagon; when the men and women of Flight 93 sacrificed themselves to save our nation's Capitol; when flags were hanging from front porches all across America, and strangers became friends. It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.

You just don't in the 21st century behave in 19th century fashion by invading another country on completely trumped up pre-text.

I just want to assure you that both President Bush and I have very firm alibis.