James B. Cunningham

The ultimate expression of political power in this country comes not from the branches of our government and those that serve as public officials in them, but from the people.

Weaponizing the criminal law against providers to force pregnancy on our state’s women is simply contrary to notions of due process, equal protection, and bodily autonomy.

The contest between these two visions is the defining theme of our age.

Our ability to engage multilaterally in Asia... is key to building and reinforcing our capacity... to counter Chinese influence.

The restoration of U.S. engagement and a multilateral approach to trade policy in the Indo-Pacific region... is fundamental to success in that competition.

We are in a long-term competition with China over influence in the world.

The restoration of U.S. engagement in a multilateral approach to trade policy in the Indo-Pacific region is fundamental to success in that competition.

The United States is uniquely both a European and Asian power.

A flawed deal on withdrawal of U.S. forces--one not grounded in the context of an actual peace agreement--risks the collapse of Afghanistan into chaos.

They want us out. They will be willing to do what is necessary to get us out.

An agreement which fails in fact to open the way to peace for Afghanistan will be a defeat for U.S. leadership and values.