But I think there was a sense amongst the House Republicans especially that we didnt just want to be opposed to Bill Clinton; that we wanted to tell the country what we were for and to brand ourselves in a more positive manner.

So I think that our foreign policy, the president's strong and principled leadership when it comes to the war against terror and foreign policy is going to be an asset.

The Democratic Party is getting very angry, and that came through clearly in this election.

I'm an American first, and I think that's how most people are.

I think one of the problems the Democrats have today is that they are an elitist party.

I'm a dedicated Republican and a proud party man.

Politics swings like a pendulum.