The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
You know, a statesman is a dead politician.
I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.
Was the Vietnam conflict a war which should have, as a matter of constitutional law, required a declaration of war by Congress?
I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.
I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.