I do want people to know that, and I think it's important for everybody to understand I have a record, I have stood firm and I will be the person who prevents them from ever wrecking the economy again.

My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before.

... the best missile defense system of all would be a just and lasting peace.

I'm going to do everything I can to get myself elected, but that's not enough. I'm going to try to help move the Senate to be a Democratic majority. I'm going to try to help pick up House seats. I'm going to try to elect Democratic governors, Democratic legislators, and all the way down the line.

[On the Chicago Cubs:] Being a Cubs fan prepares you for life - and Washington.

I will defend Planned Parenthood. I will defend Roe v. Wade, and I will defend women's rights to make their own health care decisions.

I think there should be national standards on the use of legal force.