Only in this town, where we make an industry out of creating euphemisms, can we have enough sugar to sugarcoat this nonsense.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

I can describe, and I've always been able to describe, what Republicans stand for in eight words, and the eight words are lower taxes, less government, strong defense and family values.

The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple.

We need leadership, and we need it now.

When we ask American men and women in uniform to fight for this country and to defend this country's interest and then to send them overseas, there is no question we have an obligation to protect them and provide for their safety.

People habitat has to take priority over bird habitat.