We need more competitive races, ... We need the voice of moderation.

Right now there’s kind of a generational change. Young Americans do not trust this government. Without trusting government you can't do a lot of things.

Congress and the American people have good reason to fear that we are heading toward another permanent garrison of Americans in a Balkan country where our mission is confused, and our exit strategy a complete mystery.

I was an addict. That's why, ... I tell you, addiction is a very cunning enemy.

Just by coincidence, Senator Teddy Kennedy and I, in the last couple of days, after several months of negotiations, have reached an agreement for an immigration proposal that we will be putting out next week, ... our proposal is along the lines of make them pay a fine of a couple thousand dollars, make them work for three years, and after three years they can get in the back of the line for a green card and then eventually become citizens.

Remember the words of Chairman Mao: 'It's always darkest before it's totally black.'.

Let me say that no one has supported President Bush on Iraq more than I have.