Separation of power says the judiciary committee is supposed to confirm qualified judges and then what the Supreme Court does, that is their function, not my function.

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.

How many members of Congress go face the people in a town meeting and are prepared to answer questions from the floor. That to me is the real litmus test.

I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.

I am very much opposed to abortion personally. But I don't think it is the government's rule.

If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate.

There is no doubt that our nation's security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.