A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

If you look at suicides, most of them are connected to depression. And the mental health system just fails them. It's so sad. We know what to do. We just don't do it.

People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congregations, members of our families; they are everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will be continuing to participate in the anguish from which those cries for help come. A problem of this magnitude will not go away. Because it will not go away, and because of our spiritual commitments, we are compelled to take action.

I think the city of Washington itself is insular to a certain extent. You have to get out in the country to realize what is going on and discover that the perceptions in Washington aren't necessarily accurate.

Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

Don't worry about polls, but if you do, don't admit it.