I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.

Politics is not about power. Politics is not about money. Politics is not about winning for the sake of winning. Politics is about the improvement of people's lives.

Why don't we call on the credit card companies to be accountable? They need to be held accountable for their predatory lending practices.

We can and must move U.S. politics forward by means of committed participation.

When too many Americans don't vote or participate, some see apathy and despair. I see disappointment and even outrage. And I believe that out of this frustration can come hope and action.

Let there be no distance between the words you say and the life you live.

The only way to change is to vote. People are responsible.