The truth of the matter is the tone is toxic here in Washington, and we have been exporting it around the country.

America, I am a strong believer that how we treat each other matters.

Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation.

Social Security is a covenant that should not be broken.

This deal is a sugar-coated satan sandwich. If you lift the bun, you will not like what you see.

One thing I've learned - and I've said this to Republicans and Democrats - is, bees cannot sting and make honey at the same time. They have to make a choice. Either they are going to be a stinger or a honey-maker, and I contend that honey is a symbol of legislation and, the nuclear language used by members is the stinger, and you can't do both.

God did not burden the United States with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas and religions, He blessed America with them.