"I believe that people should not have to live in fear of any kind of violence being perpetrated toward them because of who they are."
"I have been supportive of legislation that would extend protections to people who are discriminated against based on sex or sexual orientation."
"In the United States, I think that all people should have access to economic opportunities to create a better future for themselves and their loved ones."
"I have proudly supported home ownership legislation as one of those initiatives."
"the only science that is settled is the political science on your side."
"the World Bank put out a report when the big push was for biofuels... it increased food prices globally by about 75 percent."
"There is a suggestion today that it is a lack of will, or somehow a lack of ambition that prevents climate action. My view is it is a lack of realism in many respects."
"I want to see our President treat Americans the same way that he is generously treating citizens of other countries."
"It is not okay for us to be out there in this global stage talking about all of these commitments that disproportionately penalize the United States economy."
"the entire Chinese culture is built on deception, so I don't believe for a minute that they are going to stop it."
"There is no greater threat to the environment than poverty."