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.

My mother was and will always remain my greatest hero.

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

There is a lot of work to be done to make sure our leaders reflect the people they are supposed to represent. The more diverse a group of decision makers is, the more informed the decision will be. Until we achieve full representation, we all should understand we are falling short of the ideals of our country.

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.

I have loved to cook since I was a child in my mother's kitchen. If I don't have time to cook, I'll just read a cookbook.