Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with ….

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in our nation..

A lot of very competent people sometimes make errors..

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment from the impact on our families and communities..

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage, deserve a raise..

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one week after Democrats unveiled our Real Security ….

Rep. James Clyburn, the state's only black congressman -- controls 20 percent to 25 percent of the primary vote..

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I lost three times before I got elected. There's no limit. Stay in pursuit of your dreams..

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as making healthcare affordable, bringing down the high c….

Get yourself prepared, educationally and emotionally, and develop mental toughness. Don't ever give up..

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterdays election that they disapprove of the current direction in….

Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle Eastern oil in ten years, and create a new economy especially….

I admire and respect Bill Clinton. I think he was a great president..

I have always abhorred the word racism. I never use it..

Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the mission they have been given. Democrats will work with this Ad….

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

A question I often get is, "How do you maintain your sanity with so much happening all around you?" I think I developed a certain mental toughness th….

You ought not be afraid of nuclear, but respectful of it. Yes, it has dangers, but it also has benefits. If not for nuclear, much of the medicine tha….

Has he paid his dues? Is he black enough? John Lewis and I were out there marching and organizing sit-ins back in the '60s so that his children and m….

Education is the great equalizer, and shouldn't be limited to the wealthiest few..

An ability to compromise is important. That means stepping back and getting the ego out of the way in order to accomplish what you want to get done..