The Bill of Rights is a remarkable document because it weaves into the fabric of our democracy the idea that government has a responsibility to protect individual liberty.
There is little you can do to stop a tornado, a hurricane, or a cancer diagnosis from changing your life in an instant.
As an officer in the U.S. Air Force, one day I may be called to give my life for my country.
The United States was built on the idea that we could create a free country that would serve as a haven for those fleeing persecution.
Attempts to restrict encryption at the state or local levels would only serve to undermine security and economic competitiveness for the entire nation.
America is a nation founded by immigrants and built on the ideal that anyone can be an American if he or she believes in the principles and values of the Constitution.
A comprehensive Syria strategy, ideally one that's more than 280 characters, remains a key requirement to protect U.S. interests in the Middle East.
Military members understand that the focus is on completing the mission. We don't care if you are tall or short; have dark skin or pale skin or freckles; or are gay, straight, or transgender.
Donald Trump ran for president on a promise to 'drain the swamp.' I agreed with that particular statement. Unfortunately, he didn't mean what he said.
Americans understand that rising drug prices, wage stagnation and inadequate infrastructure affect everyone, regardless of race.
Encryption would help prevent a lot of cyber attacks.
Californians want to have clean air, clean water - not like the Trump Administration is trying to do with its rollback of environmental regulations, like the reversal of the Clean Power Plan.
Offering thoughts and prayers are a valuable way to let loved ones know you care, but no one should offer them at the expense of action.
I will fight hard for my constituents in Congress as I have done in the state Senate.
I have had strangers come up to me and attempt to mimic the Chinese language in a derogatory manner. I have been told countless times that I speak 'good' English. I have been asked why someone like me would be interested in watching NFL football. On any given day, if I walk around with a camera, I will be mistaken for a tourist from Asia.
Democracy is messy.
Indeed, President Trump seems to have a pretty good idea how to enrich oneself at taxpayer expense.
The stakes in the encryption debate are high, with significant consequences for personal privacy, the U.S. private sector, and our national security.
The American people understand that what makes the nation great is not people's bloodlines or how long ago their ancestors arrived here, but their character and belief in the Constitution.
The marriage equality ruling establishes for the American public where the majority already are - which is that love is love and discriminating against a human being based on love is idiotic.
