Our nation's continued prosperity hinges on our ability to solve environmental problems and sustain the natural resources on which we all depend.

It is illegal for children to purchase tobacco in every state in the country. And in every state ... tobacco companies have invested enormous sums of money and time to encourage widespread lawbreaking.

I believe strongly that we should have nominees to the United States Supreme Court based on their qualifications rather than any litmus test.

I think my major challenge, very frankly, is to maintain the traction, ... I've seen many campaigns here in the state of New Hampshire look good for a while, and then the air comes out of the balloon.

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

I've been an imperfect servant of my country for many years. But I have been her servant first, last and always. And I've never lived a day, in good times or bad, that I didn't thank God for the privilege.

I don't know a politician who enjoys fundraising. The system is such that the American people have lost faith.