Some of us are more favorably disposed than others.

I cannot in good conscience vote in favor of tax cuts, irrespective of their size, or to which segment of the population they are targeted. Nor can I support any spending increases that are not related to improving our nation's defense from the obvious and serious threats facing us today.

We need not risk our national honor to prevail in this or any war.

I've seen enough killing in my life. I know how precious human life is and I don't need a lecture from you.

I have the greatest appreciation for Governor [Sarah] Palin and her family. There's great joy to know them.

There are neighborhoods in Baghdad where you and I could walk through those neighborhoods today.

I think I am becoming incapable of being too surprised. But it just makes me sad and sick.