We have Democrats saying dumb things every single day, and Republicans as well.

Social Security is a covenant that should not be broken.

We may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.

I have family in Tanzania. I can't even explain the joy of riding through the Tanzania national park and seeing giraffes run across the road and elephants over in a pond and baboons running.

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

You would think that if any group in America had 20% to 25% unemployment, it would generate all kinds of attention. The Labor Department would understandably and necessarily begin to concentrate on what can we do to reduce this level of unemployment. Congress would give great time on the floor for debate on what can be done.

We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs.