Sometimes even the greatest joys bring challenge, and children with special needs inspire a very, very special love.

I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq.

Working with special needs children is hard.

The word 'special', as it is applied to disability, too often means 'a bit shit'.

KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE GODS OWN CHILDREN. MAKING THEM UNHAPPY DEFINITELY DRAW THE WRATH OF GOD. AS EVERY LIFE HAS GOT A PURPOSE, THEIR LIVES ALSO PUPOSEFUL. THEY ARE NOT MEANT TO BE A MISTAKE OF THE CREATOR. FELLOW HUMANS AROUND THEM MUST APPRECIATE THEIR PRESENCE BY EXTENDING LOVE AND CARESS TO THEM.

To the families of special needs children all across this country I have a message for you: for years you have sought to make America a more welcoming place for your sons and daughters, and I pledge to you that if we're elected, you will have a friend, an advocate, in The White House.