If we can't have a serious conversation without politicizing it on cable TV and making it a scoring point for one day, we're in trouble.

America deserves a real discussion about real policy.

I actually did vote for the $87 billion, before I voted against it.

I believe America's best days are ahead of us because I believe that the future belongs to freedom, not to fear.

That is what Americans do. We face a challenge - no matter how great - because we know that on the other side there is always hope.

You'd be amazed at the number of people who want to introduce themselves to you in the men's room. It's the most bizarre part of this entire thing.

President Clinton was often known as the first black president. I wouldn't be upset if I could earn the right to be the second.