Studies have consistently shown that financial hardship is the biggest obstacle to heterosexual marriage, yet the Republican leadership has done precious little to help address the financial hardship faced by American families.

For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for another pay increase for Members of Congress until the American people get an increase.

Studies have consistently shown that financial hardship is the biggest obstacle to heterosexual marriage, yet the Republican leadership has done precious little to help address the financial hardship faced by American families.

Port Security is one of our weakest security links, and it must be one of our highest priorities.

I feel a little like Rod Tidwell from Jerry Maguire

We can make a difference. We can save lives. We can stop the genocide.

Making sure that health care is affordable for every American. I think that is very, very important.