I have been uplifted by the extraordinary power of the American heart - by those armies of compassion, who are willing to cross town or cross the globe to minister to those they've never met and will never see again.

There they are. See no evil, hear no evil, and...evil.

I think one of life's great milestones is when a person can look back and be almost as thankful for the setbacks as for the victories.

Having been in Congress, you know that's part of our responsibility the constituent has a problem, We're supposed to write back and say, 'Well I can't do anything' That's not what they elect you for.

When I was quite young, I put my trust in God--not government; and I never get the two confused.

No more verbally incomprehensible no more devoid of the vision thing and no more the cautious pragmatist proudly displaying the virtues of tradition and the advantages of biological seniority.

When these political action committees give money, they expect something in return other than good government.