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We have to allow people in the states to make their own decisions, to get government agencies out of the way and let local people make decisions about what's best for them.

I love the idea of a beautiful neighborhood that represents the very best of American values, but also as a fun backdrop to some darker, deliciously sneaky things going on in people's lives.

All Americans need a sense of place. That's what makes our physical surroundings worth caring about.

If everyone invested in the neighborhood they lived in, the United States would be a magical place.

We need to preserve our neighborhoods, our small business, our local economy.

As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building.

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.

If you think about making a city that is much more porous, many accessible spaces, that is a political position, because you don't fortify, you open it up so that many people can use it.

Communities need to feel that they can accommodate people. Rather than feeling that it's not possible to integrate and that the stress and strain on housing and public services is too great.

We must do more to protect our neighborhoods and give integrity to our community plans.