I don't care what the public wants, I'm going to give it what it needs!
Over my 24 years in the Senate, Jim, I've never voted against anyone because of their substantive views.
As a world leader, America must be prepared to confront any challenge.
The world changed on September 11, 2001.
We owe it to each other - and to our children and grandchildren - to leave our planet in a better state than when we found it.
Our nation's children are our greatest asset and our most precious treasure.