If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.

It's a rarity when someone takes a political risk in Washington today in the public interest.

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

The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.

I just was not going to subject my record to the bleak prospects of a primary election.

I am very much opposed to abortion personally. But I don't think it is the government's rule.

As I think through the issue of funding the rebuilding of Iraq, I think about the analogy of a bankruptcy proceeding. There is no doubt that Iraq as a country is bankrupt.