If I lose, I'm going to retire from politics, practice law, and wear bright leather pants.

I was the only person of color in the Senate, and my colleagues were Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms and Trent Lott.

There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies, just permanent interests.

If I lose, I'm going to retire from politics, practice law, and wear bright leather pants.

I think the legacy of the civil rights movement is that now whites are more open to being represented by people of color or people who are women or, again, non-traditional candidates.

I think Americans want to believe in this country again.

I believe that our message of rebuilding America is one that will resonate with the American people.