When it comes to standing up for veterans, we cannot be the Republicans and Democrats, we have to be the red, white, and blue party.

The world must know that America holds to the highest standards of military conduct and human rights protections. Anything less is unacceptable

The family is not only a living arrangement. It has always been a symbol of survival.

Martha Pope herself is a legend within the institution, and he was enormously supportive. And me and the women candidates.

I think George Mitchell was good for Maryland in the sense that he helped me get elected. It doesn't get any better than that from here on.

What I like best in Baltimore is the people, the neighborhoods and what goes on in the neighborhoods. Each has its own stories, own diners and own quirks. It's about community. I also like everything Old Bay.

People had so much respect for George Mitchell. They wanted to cooperate with him. I think that's a hallmark of a very good leader.