I have a difficult time sitting down for long periods.

When you expand your ability to see, you understand that there are a lot of false choices being offered.

I believe in that old adage that 'as goes California, so goes the country.

I strongly believe that for serious and violent criminals, we must absolutely hold them accountable for their crimes and send them to prison.

Eighty-two percent of prisoners in the United States are high-school dropouts. A high-school dropout between the ages of 30 and 34 is two-thirds more likely to be in jail, or to have been in jail, or to be dead.

Women should not allow themselves to be caught up in the hype that says performance, meaning the motions, is what matters.

I've been a proud mentor to many women seeking public office, because I believe we need more women at all levels of government. Women have an equal stake in our future and should have an equal voice in our politics. These are challenging times, but I believe getting more women to run for office is a big part of the solution.