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

If we had pursued what President Nixon declared in 1970 as the war on cancer, we would have cured many strains. I think Jack Kemp would be alive today. And that research has saved or prolonged many lives, including mine.

It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.

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

I am opposed to anybody making a decision for you or me or anybody else about what health care plan we should have.

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.

What I would ask the leaders to do is to better understand the American people. I would insist that the leaders have town meetings and meet the people and listen to them and find out what is on their minds.