A gaffe in Washington is someone telling the truth, and telling the truth has never hurt me.

We take care of those who are grieving, and when that's finished, they should know: We will follow them to the gates of hell until they are brought to justice. Because hell is where they will reside. Hell is where they will reside.

But all our differences hardly measure up to the values we all hold in common.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor decisions reflect, in my view, that our society has worked very hard to improve the workaday world, to open doors to workers confronted by powerful employers and for women facing harassment and stereotypes.

I think after Sam Nunn left, I'm the last guy in the Senate who got a majority white male vote in their state.

Every other country where there's absolute chaos now, what is it? They're pluralistic without consensus. Look at almost every single country, from Syria, to Iraq, to Iran, Ukraine, no matter where it is. I just think it is totally counter to our tradition.

I know what I believe, I know what I want to do, and I'm just comfortable saying it, and laying it out there.