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

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

My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.

I've been in a lot of elections.

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.

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

We're all looking for a plan that will work. The current plan is not working, and 21,500 additional troops -- it's a snowball in July. It's not going to work.