I think the most important thing is [to] restore a sense of idealism and end the cynicism in state government. Bring to the job a desire to really make things happen and help people and give confidence back to the public.

I don't believe there's any cloud that hangs over me. I think there's nothing but sunshine hanging over me.

Ask any woman and she'll tell you: health care for women is more expensive than it is for men. In fact, during their reproductive years, women spend 68% more on health care than men do.

Kids today are technologically sophisticated. In many families, they are far ahead of their parents

Our children's health and well-being are dependent on our commitment to promoting food access and good eating habits at home, at school and in the community.

Part of protecting our homeland means being less dependent on foreign countries for our energy.

One of the greatest challenges in collecting child support is that deadbeat dads move from job to job and state to state. it's hard to keep track of them.