We can't ... take that piece of reality in this business and set that aside and say, well, that doesn't count. And the Republicans on my side understand that the majority is in fact up for grabs next year. So there's not a decision made up here that doesn't have that factor coursing through that current.

[Sheehan] deserves some consideration, and I think that should have been done right from the beginning.

History has shown that a country most effectively speaks with one voice. When nationally elected officials work together, build consensus, and provide leadership, the American people will follow.

I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president.

I’m a United States senator. I’m not an Israeli senator.

It is easy to get into war, not so easy to get out.

My overall worldview has never changed: that America has and must maintain the strongest military in the world, that we must lead the international community to confront threats and challenges together, and that we must use all tools of American power to protect our citizens and our interests.