I don't care what the public wants, I'm going to give it what it needs!

All Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

The world changed on September 11, 2001.

I have supported nominees for cabinet-level positions in the Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II administrations with people who I have tremendous disagreements with on substantive matters, and I've always supported them.

Every American deserves to live in freedom, to have his or her privacy respected and a chance to go as far as their ability and effort will take them - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or economic circumstances.

Our military should spare no expense to ensure the safety of our troops, particularly as they confront a hostile insurgency and roadside bombs throughout Iraq.

Don't ask me to write a check for you when you think your job is at risk and then don't pay any attention to me when my job is at stake.