I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. I have clearly stated in prior interviews that I abhor racial discrimination and would have worked to end segregation. Even though this matter was settled when I was 2, and no serious people are seeking to revisit it except to score cheap political points, I unequivocally state that I will not support any efforts to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

No president has the right to say he is judge, jury and executioner.

I would have voted 'no' on the Iraq war and 'yes' to Afghanistan.

Both sides of the aisle - Republican and Democrat - have been unwilling and afraid to address the deficit, and someone's got to.

Foreign aid goes from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.

If someone has Ebola at a cocktail party they're contagious and you can catch it from them.

I've introduced legislation to say, "For right now, let's stop it," from about 34 countries.