Children under five are the poorest age group in America, and one in four infants, toddlers and preschoolers are poor during the years of greatest brain development.

In trying to make a big difference, don't ignore the small daily differences we can make.

Children teach us to be courageous and to stand up against injustice.

[Martin Luther ] King didn't pick his leadership position. Most movements are not started by single people.

Far less wealthy industrialized countries have committed to end child poverty, while the United States is sliding backwards. We can do better. We must demand that our leaders do better.

Family and moral values are so central to everything that I am.

If things are too easy, life is a whole lot less interesting.