These aren't joyous times when we have war in Iraq. These are challenging times, and they're difficult times, and they're straining the psyche of our country. I understand that.

Freedom of action in space is as important to the United States as air power and sea power.

God told me to smite Osama bin Laden, so I invaded Afghanistan. Then He told me to smite Saddam Hussein, so I invaded Iraq. Now He wants me to work on the Middle East problem.

I worry about protectionists, which is another way of saying less competition, less trade around the world. And I view those as twins of negativity.

I'm going to spend a lot of time on Social Security. I enjoy it. I enjoy taking on the issue. I guess, it's the mother in me.

Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive parents.

As I look back over my life, I've been an active person - obviously I was self-absorbed for a period of time.