I think there are a lot of people who are involved in the Tea Party who have very real and sincere concerns about spending that's out of control or generally philosophically believe that the government should be less involved in certain aspects of American life rather than more involved. And they have every right and obligation as citizens to be involved and engaged in this process.

... the country deserves us to be willing to compromise on behalf of the greater good.

If we can't meet with our friends, I don't know how we're going to lead the world in terms of dealing with critical issues like terrorism.

Nobody said democracies supposed to be easy. It's hard. And in a big country like America, it probably should be hard.

The problem is that, over time, big pieces of business that have to get done without leadership from Washington, don't get done.

Making products we sell around the world, stamped with three proud words, 'Made in the USA!'

We can make sure that people who don't have health insurance can buy into an insurance pool that gives them better bargaining power.