It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.

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

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

If we had pursued what President Nixon declared in 1970 as the war on cancer, we would have cured many strains. I think Jack Kemp would be alive today. And that research has saved or prolonged many lives, including mine.

As the Republican Party has moved farther and farther to the right, I have found myself increasingly at odds with the Republican philosophy and more in line with the philosophy of the Democratic Party.

It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.

'Never give in' was my mindset.