'Never give in' was my mindset.

I have not taken a position on that nuclear option. My view is I'm not going to do anything until I come to that bridge. I'm not going to jump off the bridge until I come to it

When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party.

I do come from a strong family.

I've been in a lot of elections.

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

My tenure in the Senate was really as an independent and whichever, regardless of party label.