Whatever my party affiliation, I will continue to be guided by President Kennedy's statement that sometimes party asks too much.

To put more American personnel in harm's way without a realistic chance for success is something I'm not in favor of. And a realistic chance for success depends upon having the Iraqis with the will and the ability to fulfill their share of the bargain, and so far they have not.

Lawyers advocate more so than state their own positions.

Cannibals are devouring senators.

I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.

Pennsylvania is a very tough state; people don't last long in Pennsylvania politics.

I'd make - before I'd elect somebody - I'd make him do town meetings and face the people and then I would insist that the person not run on a platform of no compromising. The meaningful thing that the leaders could do would be to be dedicated to a discussion across the isle, to vote their consciences and not to follow the strict party line. I think that would lead to sensible decisions.