We've Got To Create More Good Jobs

It Wasn't Until 1998 That I Ever Seriously Thought About Running For Office. And I Didn't Make Up My Mind To Do That Until 1999, And Then I Ran For The Senate. It Was Really Hard For Me.

The Importance Of Building Relationships Among Colleagues, Of Trying To Create Coalitions Behind The Issues That You Are Championing, Was Not Something I Ever Had Much Insight Into Until I Was Elected And Started Serving In The Senate.

Keeping Your Head Down And Doing The Best Job You Can In The Beginning Gives You The Opportunity To Be Evaluated On The Basis Of The Contributions You Are Making. [then], When You Feel Strongly About Your Work Or About A Position, You'll Be Given More Attention [than] If You Hadn't Done That Constantly.

I Have Not Supported Same-sex Marriage. I Have Supported Civil Partnerships And Contractual Relationships.

Let's Be Honest: For A Lot Of Well-meaning, Open-minded White People, The Sight Of A Young, Black Man In A Hoodie Still Evokes A Twinge Of Fear.