I really think on this one we're bumping up against some Republican ideology. I'm only somewhat optimistic, reserved in my optimism, that we can reach an agreement.

We shouldn't underestimate the importance of this issue.

As a legislator, I think we have some legitimate issues.

I'm a Republican, but, if I ever meet the man, I will shake his hand because he has done a great job.

The problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented. From the Soviet Union to Cuba to Venezuela, wherever true socialism or communism has been adopted, it has delivered anguish and devastation and failure. Those who preach the tenets of these discredited ideologies only contribute to the continued suffering of the people who live under these cruel systems.

As your president, I will do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of a hateful foreign ideology.