Growing up in a violent home is a terrifying and traumatic experience that can affect every aspect of a child's life, growth, and development.

When approved, the SAFE Port Act will make progress toward protecting the physical infrastructure of our seaports as well as our national economy which is so clearly dependent on the commercial shipping business.

People show surprise that I have interests outside my political career. There is subtle surprise, for example, that I would be interested in a recipe.

I will also continue to fight to provide better economic security for victims of domestic violence.

The lessons of September 11 are that if we allow law enforcement to do their work free of political interference, if we give them adequate resources and modern technologies, we can protect our citizens without intruding on our liberties.

Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12.

This October, we renew the fight against domestic violence and abuse in America. Together, we can eliminate domestic violence from homes across the country and ensure that our children grow up in healthy, peaceful communities.