You go to a restaurant in the States and kids have these game boards at the table. You don’t see that in Italy or Spain. It’s not because they can’t afford to buy them, it’s because that’s not what eating together as a family is about. less than 1 minute read
My father, who died a few years ago, was a good, simple, very honest man. His faith and affection for his family was just unassailable, without question. less than 1 minute read
The dirty little secret is that the pool man, who’s making $30,000 a year, is subsidizing the million-dollar mortgage for the family whose pool he cleans. No wonder people want to get rid of tax breaks for corporate jets. less than 1 minute read
My wife, a schoolteacher, very disciplined. If you think I’m tough, trust me, and wait till you see when the children are on the naughty step. It’s hilarious. So we decided that I’m going to work like a donkey and provide amazing support for the family. less than 1 minute read
I can’t imagine dating a boy, meeting him only outside the home. What’s a home and family for if it’s not the center of one’s life? less than 1 minute read
Every now and then, I have blissful moments of thanking God for all the amazing things that are happening. When I leave the White House after just meeting Obama or when I see my face on the cover of ‘Rolling Stone’ or when I meet someone who tells me that their daughter is inspired by me, those are moments that are incredibly joyful. less than 1 minute read
I support concrete and progressive immigration reform based on three primary criteria: family reunification, economic contributions, and humanitarian concerns. less than 1 minute read
Whenever I have friends over, we end up eating and talking and losing track of time, and, once in a while, singing karaoke. It reminds me of the family meals we had in Russia, which always lasted a very long time. That’s a tradition I miss. less than 1 minute read
