The other thing to realize is that almost all these shootings, including this shooting [in San-Bernardino], happened in a government building where people are not allowed to defend themselves. While it's not the ultimate answer, the ultimate answer would be no violence, part of the answer is saying, "We need to allow people to defend themselves."

My great grandfather, like many, came to this country in search of the American Dream.

The Republican Party is an empty vessel unless we imbue it with values.

Secretary [John] Kerry has called Civil War [in Syria] an unbelievably small war that we're going to get involved with.

I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person.

The Democrats promised equalizing outcomes through unlimited federal assistance while Republicans offered something that seemed less tangible - the promise of equalizing opportunity through free markets.

I don't care if you're a Republican or a Democrat, there is something profoundly un-American about using the brute force of government to bully someone.