When I first ran for Congress in 1998, people counted me out.

The U.S. routinely ranks lower than other countries in health outcomes such as infant mortality.

In my grandfather's lab, scientists did independent research, and peers reviewed and commented on its merits. Politics, he taught me, had no place in the scientific process.

I find it greatly disturbing that the Bush administration has used political and religious ideologies to influence national policy on science and medicine.

I had a serious childhood illness - sort of like spinal meningitis - that led to a three-month hospitalization. Afterward, I couldn't be insured because of a pre-existing condition.

I think that that integrity is something that is important to voters.

It is hard to look the other way when a dictator is being so cruel and violent with his own people.

Politicians in Washington and Madison aren't hearing, aren't listening to their constituents and prioritizing getting people back to work and growing our economy.

Our constitutional liberties shall not be sacrificed in our search for greater security, for that is what our enemies and all enemies of freedom and democracy hope to achieve.

From day one, I have always been open about my sexual orientation.

Americans are not saving enough for retirement.

I've often had to stand on the firm ground of my convictions when others thought I ought to be doing differently.

Jesus died on the cross not only so I wouldn't have to go to hell, but also to give me an abundant life on this Earth.

What amazes me most is to see that everyone is not amazed at his own weakness.

I went to the public schools myself. And they were great for me.

I don't think there is such a thing as being too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque.

I don't go to the movies because I don't like films.

It's not possible for two countries to be the leading dominant political power at the same time.

Twenty-year-olds have a kind of emotional idealism about relationships and about the world that enables them to say, 'No, you lied to me. Goodbye.' When they see wickedness, they walk away.

Ritual is important to us as human beings. It ties us to our traditions and our histories.

You read best what you read most.