We have other legislation that all of you are aware that I have been so active on, with my colleagues here, and that is to shut down the gun shows.

One thing I have learned in my time in politics is that if one of the parties is shameless, the other party cannot afford to be spineless.

Flip-flopping is kind of an easy thing to identify. During a recent convention, we heard an irate Senator make an angry speech declaring that it is not what you say but, rather, what you do that counts. You flip-flop when you make promises and fail to fulfill them.

I had hoped to hear the President tonight tell the Congress and the American people exactly how he plans to tackle some of the important issues facing this country, unfortunately I did not.

I believe that justices must recognize that our Constitution is an 18th-century document that needs to be applied in the context of the 21st century.

Municipal networks expand economic opportunities. We've got to open new doors, not slam them shut.

I'm convinced that our duty to provide advice and consent for justices of the Supreme Court is our most important constitutional responsibility.