Amy Klobuchar

“My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.”

“As a U.S. Senator, I've tried my best to practice politics the way I think it's supposed to be practiced - always looking for common ground and truly enjoying the people I meet along the way...”

“I have tried to treat people on the other side civilly and look for common ground.”

“You need people that are willing to talk to the other side, or you're never going to get anything done. You need to be willing to expand your ground. There's always usually a place on issues...”

“There must always be a balance between protecting privacy and security. In our country, one of the ways we have struck that balance is by requiring a court order before law enforcement can a...”

“I believe same-day registration has to be part of comprehensive reform of our voting systems that will also restore pre-clearance, shorten lines at polls, and ensure that no one who wants to...”

“Comprehensive immigration reform should be debated and passed by Congress.”

“Loretta Lynch is supremely qualified to be our nation's top cop, and she should be confirmed immediately.”

“My husband is the first man to consistently be involved in the Senate Spouses group.”

“When I was a prosecutor, we had one straightforward goal: convict the guilty and protect the innocent. To me, that simple mission still holds true.”

“As a prosecutor and a senator, one of my main criminal justice priorities has been enforcing and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, a bill with deep roots in Minnesota, seeds plan...”

“When you look back at your own story, you may find out that not every 't' was crossed and every 'i' was dotted.”

“Doing business with Cuba is good for America.”

“Rebuilding our relationship with Cuba would be a win for American business and a win for the Cuban people.”

“Let's be honest: The trade embargo with Cuba hasn't secured our interests or helped the Cuban people. Because the way to promote positive change and better human rights in Cuba is through en...”

“People don't become obese overnight. Allowing our children to have treats in moderation - as in trick-or-treating - is one thing, but good nutrition involves discipline that must be learned...”

“Well, I think the way to go is civil unions. But I do think when you talk about the Republican Party and the debates that are going on within the Republican Party on a number of issues, what...”

“The women Democrats and Republicans work together incredibly well.”

“In many parts of our country, geography and population density can make it difficult to attract private investment. These communities depend on federal investments to maintain and upgrade th...”

“Before we even consider expanding Medicare, or another program based on its rates, we must reform our Medicare payment system so that it rewards value, not volume, and doesn't disadvantage s...”