I applaud President Obama for launching his 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative that is aimed to empower our youth to achieve success.

Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.

The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is the responsibility of Congress to deliberate and consult with the executive branch before involving ourselves in a military conflict.

Since January 2003, at the height of the debate on the possible unilateral strike against Iraq, I have advocated for a reinstatement of the military draft to ensure a more equitable representation of people making sacrifices in wars in which the United States is engaged.

Even if you're an angry, intense person, you also have to have intense joy about life and intense feelings about the world.

Happiness is often at its most intense when it is based on inequality.

The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.

Those who remain unmoved by the wind of joy silently follow the Path.