The Scriptures Bid Us To Send Forth

My Philosophy Comes From A Worldview That Looks At The World As One. It's A Holistic View That Sees The World As Interconnected And Interdependent And Integrated In So Many Different Ways, Which Informs My Politics.

I Took The Position Of Organizing 126 Democrats Who Voted Against The Iraq War Resolution. And I Happen To Think It Was The Right Position. Today We're Faced With Over 500 Casualties, A Cost Of Over $200 Billion, And It Could Rise The Casualties Could Go Into The Thousands And The Costs Could Go Over A Half Trillion If We Stay There For Years, As A Number Of People On This Stage Intend To See Happen.

Poverty Is A Weapon Of Mass Destruction. Joblessness Is A Weapon Of Mass Destruction, Homelessness, A Weapon Of Mass Destruction... Racism, A Weapon Of Mass Destruction, Fear, A Weapon Of Mass Destruction. We Must Disarm These Weapons And Renew Our Commitment To Quality Public Schools And Dedicated Teachers And Good Housing And Quality Health Care And Decent Jobs And Stronger Neighborhoods.

Everyone Has A Right To A Job, Everyone Has A Right To An Education, Everyone Has A Right To Health Care, Everyone Has A Right To Retirement Security, Everyone Has A Right To Housing, And Everyone Has A Right To Peace.

Corporations Are Reneging On Pension Obligations. Social Security Is Under Attack.