Reform is not for the short-winded. I'm committed to making sure the Senate is more than just a graveyard for good ideas.

Political differences will always generate a healthy debate, but over time the dialogue has become more hateful and at times violent.

I've learned from being in the woods that titles don't mean much and that actions speak a lot louder than words - even in Congress. I always look for the people who want to act - people who want to run the river or climb the mountain - even if they're not members of my political party.

I believe climate change is real - and I believe we have to act to protect the climate as fast as we possibly can.

While expanding market access for American industry, financial markets and farmers is critical, I believe it needs to be done responsibly, accounting for the treatment and protection of workers and the environment.

You don't climb mountains without a team, you don't climb mountains without being fit, you don't climb mountains without being prepared and you don't climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. And you never climb a mountain on accident - it has to be intentional.

Stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand some of the world's most deadly and disabling diseases.