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

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.

When Pat Robertson says there is no constitutional doctrine of separation of church and state, I say he is wrong.

I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini.

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

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

I'd make - before I'd elect somebody - I'd make him do town meetings and face the people and then I would insist that the person not run on a platform of no compromising. The meaningful thing that the leaders could do would be to be dedicated to a discussion across the isle, to vote their consciences and not to follow the strict party line. I think that would lead to sensible decisions.