Do I need to apologize for Mr.[Tom] Coburn's statements? Because I certainly don't agree with those, either.

I could say, as a member of Congress, we usually get an alert if something is going to happen at the Capitol.

I don't want you folks to do a lot of talking. Just shut up and get out of the way.

Through words he gave voice to the voiceless. Through deeds he gave courage to the faint of heart.

The American people are both anxious for change. We're in a time of flux.

When the economy's shrinking, providing jobs, spending on things like infrastructure can actually increase revenue and drive down debt. And then, there's going to be a time at which point debt has to be taken care of.

As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam.