Obviously, I have been a pro-choice candidate for my entire political career, and obviously there is controversy always surrounding this issue.

We need candidate schools to recruit more young African-Americans to run for office and more diverse law enforcement communities.

Respecting the Second Amendment does not mean abandoning common sense. The right to own guns in this country must remain, while we also must strengthen our laws to prevent mass shootings.

Many civil rights came about, not when they were passed into law, but because the federal government did what it should and saw them enforced.

It was an idea we had when Al was in the Senate - to organize and moderate an annual conference that would look at government policy through the lens of the family to help identify ways that the family can be supported and strengthened.

Regarding our links with the Russian government, Severstal is a private company with no government participation. We are answerable to our shareholders.

I've been a strong financial and political supporter of, first, President Bush Sr. when he was running for president, and even when he ran for president a time or two and failed.

To fund major cultural efforts, we must not rely alone on government and foundation patronage; if the farmer can spend for beer, he can pay for good entertainment which he can understand, which he can identify with and which will fortify his spirit.