In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should.

What we have to do... is to find a way to celebrate our diversity and debate our differences without fracturing our communities.

One of the reasons this election is so important is because the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. We need to overturn that terrible Supreme Court decision, Citizens United, and then reform our whole campaign finance system.

The Russians and the Chinese have been absolutely clear they don't want to see Iran with a nuclear weapon.

We'll hold out our hand; they have to unclench their fist.

And I believe we should strengthen unions which have formed the bedrock of a strong middle class. It should be easier to bargain collectively. That's not only fair, it makes workers more productive, it strengthens our economy.