Hans Peterson made a calculated decision. He felt that he would have better treatment if he went into the French judicial system and left the United States. I think that it was a clear calculation on his part.

And, by the way, Senator Clinton still has not explained what exactly this mandate is. What is she going to do if somebody doesn't purchase health care? Is she going to fine them? Is she going to garnish their wages?

I'm tired of watching the Democrats and Republicans in Washington play political games while millions of Americans remain uninsured.

Because the best way to show our gratitude for what we have is by doing our part for those who have less.

And while we're at it, let's strengthen the Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Food Stamp Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Programs and launch additional anti-hunger initiatives to help ensure that no American goes hungry.

As Americans gather with family and friends and reflect on what we're thankful for, let's all do our part to help the growing number of people who have no place to go for a meal on Thanksgiving - or any other day.

That is unacceptable in this country, of all countries.

To help address this, we need to stand up to the special interests, bring Republicans and Democrats together, and pass the Farm Bill immediately.

As a result of rising costs on everything from health care to gasoline, more and more Americans can't afford to put food on the table.

There is no substitute for a parent who is involved in their child's education from day one.

Education is, in my estimation, the civil rights and national security issue of our time.

We can make a difference in the lives of our children and the life of this country.

The fact is, No Child Left Behind has done more to stigmatize and demoralize our students and teachers in struggling schools than it has to marshal the talent and the determination and the resources to turn them around.

This kind of America is morally unacceptable for our children.

I want to be a President who rewards them for their greatness.

Supporting our public schools is key to addressing many of our nation's challenges and issues.

They're not ‘these kids.' They're our kids. All of them.

I do not accept this future for America.

I want to lead a new era of mutual responsibility in education.

Education is now the currency of the Information Age.

I know that if we bring early education programs to these communities; if we stop waiting until high-school to address the drop-out rate and start in earlier grades; if we bring in new, qualified teachers; if we expand college outreach…

She went on to make up the point, as some of the Republicans have made, that she's made -- she's met with all these world leaders. And I was wondering which world leader told her to -- that we needed to invade Iraq, because that's not…

I have presented a smart, progressive and ambitious agenda to provide every child in America with a truly excellent education.

We are not a ‘these kids' nation.

We are honored to have the support of such a dedicated leader in the community.