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.

If something happened along the route and you had to leave your children with Bob Dole or Bill Clinton, I think you would probably leave them with Bob Dole.

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.

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.

Our intent will not be to create gridlock. Oh, except maybe from time to time.

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

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