Russia is emerging as an essential diplomatic and security partner for the U.S. in Syria, despite the Obama administration's opposition to Moscow's support for President Bashar al-Assad.

Arafat's departure has created an awesome opportunity.

We want to be a soundtrack to people's lives in the party realm.

We want trade agreements that aid development and increase prosperity, growth and productivity at home and in our trade partner countries.

I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships.

I love partying and I love laughing.

Sinn Fein is the fastest growing party on the island of Ireland.

Since the civil war in Laos was resumed in earnest in 1963, American participation has been veiled in secrecy.

The conditions in the prisons operated by the Mississippi Department of Corrections are absolutely inhumane and unconstitutional.

Why are comedic parts for women the exception, not the rule?

Austerity is, devastatingly, not a party political issue.

Mofaz was elected to head Kadima since the party had been shattered.

I can't conceive of caring more about my president than my own partner.

I get on particularly well with Patrice Evra.

I have voted on the merits of legislation, voting both 'with' and 'against' my party.

Manufacturing is the backbone of Connecticut's economy, and suppliers such as Click Bond depend on partnerships with U.S.-based manufacturers that export many of their products with Ex-Im's backing.

Girls, in particular, benefit from sports.

A lot of Republicans are white Christians, but the Republican Party is reaching out to Hispanics, and reaching out to blacks, and reaching out to Asians.

When I shake someone's hand, I apply the lightest pressure on their wrist with my index and middle fingers and lead them across my body to my left. The cross-body lead is actually a move from salsa dancing. I'm finding out what kind of a partner they're going to be, and I know that if they follow my lead, I can do whatever I want with them.

I have joined the 'suffragettes' - the militant party on the woman suffrage question.