We cannot win a fight for hearts and minds when we outsource critical missions to unaccountable contractors.

If you want conventional Washington thinking, I'm not your man.

I have the experience America needs-the ability to bring people together, stand up to the special interests, and tell the truth to the American people on the major issues we face, from Iraq to Social Security.

This campaign has to be about all of us—and every conversation you have today, every door you knock on, brings us one step closer to the America we want to live in.

This campaign has to be about all of us-and every conversation you have today, every door you knock on, brings us one step closer to the America we want to live in.

Change in this country has always come from the bottom up.

I may not have the experience Washington likes, but I have the experience America needs—the ability to bring people together, stand up to the special interests, and tell the truth to the American people on the major issues we face, from…

the plan he articulated to strengthen our civil rights and criminal justice laws is a clear, thoughtful, and well reasoned approach to addressing some of this country's most pressing issues.

It will take a movement to ensure that every young person gets the chance that Howard gave all of you.

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.

Be strong and have courage in the face of injustice.