We are disappointed at the decision. The president remains fully committed to building a culture of life ... that is built on valuing life at all stages.

I believe in working together to solve the problems we've got. And we need to get rid of the venom in the political atmosphere in D.C. It's a poisonous atmosphere.

I have had a career in public service.

Despite what some people have said, President Bush did not want black people to die in New Orleans. However, he did hope they would not relocate to any areas of Texas that he likes to frequent.

Well, uh, all people - all, I think all human begins, uh, have good attributes, and they also have their flaws.

I'm someone who believes in centrist governing philosophy.

Roughly 1 in 6 Americans have Irish blood. I'd say it's probably safe to assume that the average Irish-American who only comes out on St. Patrick's Day has no idea of the sort of economic powerhouse Ireland has become.