George W. Bush: “America has never been united by blood or birth or soil.”

That is the America I know.

We learned that bravery is more common than we imagined, emerging with sudden splendor in the face of death.

Government does have a role to play in health care, but a robust private market is critical to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible for all Americans.

Laura and I are fortunate to have known Andrew Wyeth and to have had the pleasure of enjoying his work.