As the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks draws near we must ensure our nation is prepared to handle the continued threat of violence and terrorism on our country.

Iowa is home to teachers, farmers, lawyers, factory workers, and many others who work hard every day to provide the best for their families and their future.

The American work ethic is something to be admired. Our workforce, regardless of position, works hard to produce the best product and serve customers to the best of their ability.

The American Dream is one of success, home ownership, college education for one's children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.

The March on Washington affirmed our values as a people: equality and opportunity for all. Forty-one years ago, during a time of segregation, these were an ideal.

Our nation's military and law enforcement personal work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation.

It is clear we can make reforms to better ensure we are giving law enforcement all of the tools they need while maintaining the appropriate safeguards to protect the very freedoms we cherish.

We must ensure that every worker has healthcare and is able to save for their retirement. We must ensure that our workers have safe and health working conditions.

life has a funny way of testing you to see if you really want, what you say you want.

When I was 11, I made truffle risotto for my family for Christmas dinner.

A book reviewer is usually a barker before the door of a publisher's circus.

I hate caviar. Ugh! The freebase of food!

Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers.

... people who don't want something are less likely to get it than people who do want something.

To be absolutely nothing is to be beyond measure.

In any case, to the extent that the media is dedicated to exposing lies and reporting the truth, it is indeed the opposition party to people like Bannon.

I try not to worry about things that I can't control.

The peoples of the Mediterranean began to emerge from barbarism when they learned to cultivate the olive and the vine.