Once you've stared death in the face, every day is a good day.

Climate change is not just about carbon dioxide levels and melting polar ice caps. It is about our public health and protecting our Earth for future generations.

Despite its challenges, globalization has led to one of the most peaceful and productive times in world history.

Immigration is not about visa numbers or building a fence. It is about reclaiming our roots as a nation of immigrants and a refuge for those who have been cast aside.

I've visited Lincoln Park Zoo more times than I can count because I believe the more the public learns about our animals, plants and environment, the better equipped we are to play a leading role in protecting our planet.

The real cost of corruption in government, whether it is local, state, or federal, is a loss of the public trust.

I am committed to working towards a more transparent, accountable, and ethical federal government worthy of the public's trust.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

One of the cornerstones of our democracy is the peaceful transition of power.