It has been my experience that the hearings are really, in effect, a subtle minuet, with the nominee answering as many questions as he thinks necessary in order to be confirmed.

The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.

Today the Internal Revenue Code constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. A flat tax would be an enormous step forward.

I think a public official ought to follow his conscience as to what is in the public interest, not what will protect his job.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.

I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.