I understand that by a close vote, you have nominated me to run for the U.S. Senate, and I want you to know I gladly accept the nomination,

If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve.

Who is ready to be a truly independent representative of Minnesota? Who is free of entangling alliances and big money that allows them to represent? What do we need -- that sort of person who can truly independently represent Minnesota, or something else?

We don't go it alone. We go with everybody,

I will fight, as I always have, for minorities of all races and religions and sexual orientation who deserve to share in the fullness of American life,

Remember, ... you have six years in the first term, not six days. Don't be so impatient, charging into everything.