A nation healed. A world repaired. An America that believes again.

This World AIDS Day is a time to reflect on what this global crisis is costing us.

What I am hearing from women across the country is that they are looking for a leader who will put them first, who will remember that balancing work and family is a challenge for millions.

The values I learned as the son of a single mother, as the grandson of a strong Midwestern woman and from my wife and two daughters are a not only a part of who I am, but a part of what keeps me fighting for change in this country.

Representative Berry has been a tireless leader in her community, and she will play a vital role in our campaign's outreach efforts in Waterloo and across Iowa.

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.

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.

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.

That is unacceptable in this country, of all countries.