You've got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you're going to hit civilians.

Whether in families or in politics, a good observation: "One can disagree without being disagreeable."

I fear Washington and centralized government more than I do Moscow.

And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents' "interests," I shall reply that I was informed that their main interest is liberty and that in that cause I am doing the very best I can.

A woman has a right to an abortion. That's a decision that's up to the pregnant woman, not up to the pope or some do-gooders or the Religious Right.

I'd rather see a woman elected...They understand they can't spend more money than the old man brings home.

I say further that for this great legislative body to ignore the Constitution and the fundamental concepts of our governmental system is to act in a manner which could ultimately destroy the freedom of all American citizens, including the freedoms of the very persons whose feelings and whose liberties are the major subject of this legislation.