We ought to pay down the national debt, ... The American people are tired of people who make promises about cutting taxes that they cannot keep.

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.

America has much to gain in terms of jobs and trade by meeting the growing world demand for advanced, environmentally sound technologies.

I think where [Donald Trump] loses most hawkish republicans is when he talking about how much he likes [Vladimir] Putin. That should make any person who believe in the American exceptionalism, incredibly uncomfortable.

[Several candidates talked of problems with the federal Medicare system, particularly concerns about whether it would cover prescription drug costs in the future.] We're asking senior citizens to make a choice between their health and their income, ... Medicare is probably the most difficult challenge we face in the next century, because it has a lot to do with other things besides money.

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

We ought to pay down the national debt, ... The American people are tired of people who make promises about cutting taxes that they cannot keep.