I have campaigned for reform efforts all over the country, ... What happens in California has significant effect in states like mine that are nearby. It's just a reality.

The only way you approach politics and seek elective office is to move forward. For me to look back in anger or with any rancor would be a mistake.

We can't disrupt polling places anymore, ... It doesn't serve any purpose. It just makes people mad.

Efforts to bring about democracy have hit a wall and are going backwards.

If we leave Iraq, terrorists will follow us home.

I am the son and grandson of Navy admirals, and I was born into America's service. It wasn't until I was deprived of her company that I fell in love with America.

I think that decisions should rest in the hands of the states. I'm a federalist.