I haven't inherited the earth from my parents, I am borrowing it from my children.

Truth be told, I'm much more comfortable in a pair of hiking boots or with a rack of climbing gear than in front of a laptop.

There is no question that we must do more to secure our borders - but how we go about securing them is also important.

There is no getting around it; Congress is failing the American people.

Any doctor will admit that any drug can have side effects, and that writing a prescription involves weighing the potential benefits against the risks.

The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.

As the nation watches, Democrats and Republicans should reflect the interspersed character of America itself. Perhaps, by sitting with each other for one night, we will begin to rekindle that common spark that brought us here from 50 different states and widely diverging backgrounds to serve the public good.