And if [Vladimir Putin] does fight ISIL alone, how does it work out for Russia to have sided with Assad, sided with Iran, sided with Hizballah, when they're trying to reach out to the rest of the Sunni world in the region? That's not a good equation for Russia.

If we don't go far enough fast enough, the damage we inflict could take centuries to undo - if it can be undone at all.

President Clinton was often known as the first black president. I wouldn't be upset if I could earn the right to be the second.

America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.

Middle class Americans don't ask for special favors, they just want basic fairness, and a President who fights for that ideal.

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.

Democrats proposing success in Iraq by political solution.