If you can get people to laugh, you can get people to listen.

The solicitor general is sometimes referred to as the 10th Supreme Court justice - a pretty important position.

Do you believe today that the right to privacy does exist in the Constitution?

No senator's vote, except for the declaration of war or the authorization for the use of force, is more important than the confirmation of a nominee for the Supreme Court for a lifetime appointment.

Americans' addiction to sports, with the NFL at the top, is based on the excitement generated by the potential for the unexpected great play which can only happen with honest competition from great athletes.

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

My tenure in the Senate was really as an independent and whichever, regardless of party label.