I think one of the most important national reforms we have brought forward was the way we calculate dropout rates.

I think one of the most important reforms we put forward was changing our dropout age from 16 to 18.

I just couldn't be more excited about the topic that we are here to discuss today in charter schools.

The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence promises all of us a God-given right to pursue happiness.

And virtually every state I am aware of that has a robust charter school program, far more charter schools are closed than any public schools.

Every kid in America should have a chance to go to a great school.

No kid in America ought to have to go to a school where they won't have a chance to succeed.

Would just sort of hope for Mr. Russel and emphasize the importance of talking today about the--President Ma's from Taiwan's East China Sea peace initiative and the importance of as we work through the challenges in that region that we…

I think you have both addressed one of the biggest challenges we face, which is in a world of scarce resources we have got to find answers that aren't always just more money but how can we spend that money better.

We have made peace less likely. This is a flawed appeasement deal that gave away too much to Iran.

This is a bad deal for Israel and a bad deal for the United States.