As I think through the issue of funding the rebuilding of Iraq, I think about the analogy of a bankruptcy proceeding. There is no doubt that Iraq as a country is bankrupt.

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

Beating the tea party gang is more important than who does the beating.

Look, the president can discharge all 93 U.S. attorneys for no reason at all, but not for a bad reason.

I think a public official ought to follow his conscience as to what is in the public interest, not what will protect his job.

The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.

You know, a statesman is a dead politician.