Thoughtful people of different political philosophies can disagree, but in a very agreeable manner.

Serving in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime.

I generally believe in polls. Scientific polls are accurate.

I don't pay any attention to what the Baltimore Sun editorial page says about anything.

It`s not just Republicans. It`s Republicans and Democrats. It`s middle class, lower middle class, working class Americans who have felt the angst, who are frustrated, who are angry as a result of 1% growth which, in my view, has been really the issue that has propelled Donald Trump from day one.

Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions.

Some of the most important conversations I've ever had occurred at my family's dinner table.