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

American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.

We're all looking for a plan that will work. The current plan is not working, and 21,500 additional troops -- it's a snowball in July. It's not going to work.

'Never give in' was my mindset.

I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.

The extremists took over the primary process.

As the Republican Party has moved farther and farther to the right, I have found myself increasingly at odds with the Republican philosophy and more in line with the philosophy of the Democratic Party.