We Democrats believe in an America where no matter who you are or where you come from, you should have an equal shot at success.

I have many, many old friends, and I always think that it`s important, when you get into politics, to have friends you had before you were in politics and to understand what`s on their minds.

I used to sit on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue and wonder why the Senate was always going into recess, until in my first year I realized how intense the pressure was.

I don't think we're at war with Islam. I don't think we're at war with all Muslims. I think we're at war with jihadists.

There are things we can do [with violence], and we ought to do it in a bipartisan way.

We finally are where we need to be. We have a strategy and a commitment to go after ISIS.

I wish I were taller and thinner but the hair you can do something about.