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

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.

There is more power in unity than division.

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.

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

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.