When you succeed (with legislation), that feeling is exhilaration. And it takes leadership from a president, which means you meet with members of Congress 24/7 and you talk and you listen.

Life is the division of human cells, a process which begins at conception.

I have been a long and strong supporter of civil rights in my whole career. I led the fight to get the voting rights act re-enacted. I have been a strong supporter of affirmative action. I believe in it strongly.

And the president should be doing more about education than saying, 'Lights, camera, action.'

I share the administration's goals in dealing with Iraq and its weapons of mass destruction.

Those who have prospered and profited from life's lottery have a moral obligation to share their good fortune.

You know, when you're in public life, everything you do is out there. But I am proud to stand on my record.