I've developed a lot of reform proposals myself and been accused of trying to destroy Social Security, when the whole point was to try to save it. I think most people know that Social Security is bankrupt.

American businesses and upper incomes pay a larger portion of the federal taxes of our national taxes than any country in the world.

First of all, no candidate is going to win by catering to the alleged Occupy Wall Street vote.

Motorists who want to save money on gas will demand and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles. We should not limit their freedom with more government regulations.

So, the point I'm making is, we are not going to cut spending in Washington if we think it's the job of every congressman and senators to pave local parking lots and build local sewer plants. These parochial interests are getting in the way of the national interests.

Spending is an addiction.

I think I'm the only senator who does not see a president when I look in the mirror.