It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.

Reach out, call your family members, if you have children, call them right now.

I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.