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.

I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

I really do not make deals.

American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.

I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.

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