The traditional role of the Senate has been to be the adult in the room.

I do think women generally are more humble.

I think when you've been in office for a long time, you have a record, and that record is fair game.

I am not a moderate. I am a conservative. I'm a fix-it conservative.

I have always been able to rise above the expectations.

Congress can't take the year off, election or no election.

I am proud of the President's leadership. I am proud to support him in saying: Yes, we are going to do what is necessary now when it is less painful and less expensive.