As far as I know, we have never before decided to fight a war with borrowed money and ask generations that come after us to pay for it.

The taxpayers deserve accountability.

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.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

Is there decency left in American politics?

All of us aspire to give our children something more, leave a country to our children that is a better one, a stronger one, with better jobs and growth and opportunity.

We need leadership, and we need it now.