There has to be a reason and objective (to air strikes). What does it do to move the effort down the road for a political conversation?

This is eventually how Syria will be resolved - through a political settlement.

I don't get into the book-telling business of conversations I have with the president. That's not my style, and I don't think that's a responsible thing to do.

All I can do is present what I think is in the best interest of this country and how I can best serve this country and the president of the United States. And I feel very good about that opportunity I've had.

There's always a balance, I think, any administration has to find in not just the military but in any agency of government.

No border that touches Israel is always secure.

And I want every one of you, every one of us, 100 senators to look in that camera, and you tell your people back home what you think. Don't hide anymore; none of us. That is the essence of our responsibility. And if we're not willing to do it, we're not worthy to be seated right here. We fail our country. If we don't debate this, if we don't debate this, we are not worthy of our country. We fail our country.