If I answer questions every time you ask one, expectations would be high. And as you know, I like to keep expectations low.

I didn't -- I swear I didn't -- get into politics to feather my nest or feather my friends' nests.

Only a liberal senator from Massachusetts would say that a 49 percent increase in funding for education was not enough.

Israel is a solid ally of the United States. We will rise to Israel's defense, if need be. So this kind of menacing talk [by the President of Iran] is disturbing. It's not only disturbing to the United States, it's disturbing for other countries in the world, as well. Asked whether he meant the U.S. would rise to Israel's defense militarily, Bush said: "You bet, we'll defend Israel."

The resolution approved today presents the Iraqi regime with a test - a final test.

I am mindful that we're all sinners.

America stands for liberty, for the pursuit of happiness and for the unalienable right for life. This right to life cannot be granted or denied by government because it does not come from government, it comes from the creator of life.