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.

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

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

If Romney wants to make me responsible for ObamaCare, I've said I would be proud to be responsible for it.

I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.

I do come from a strong family.

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