What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves.

Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.

We must renew democracy itself. We have to fight cynicism and inertia and restore faith in the advancement of our country.

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.

As free citizens in a political democracy, we have a responsibility to be interested and involved in the affairs of the human community, be it at the local or the global level.

The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power.

Above and beyond the question of how to grow the economy there is a legitimate concern about how to grow the quality of our lives.