Cheerleading gave me a love of sports, which I brought to the Senate. I can talk to the good ol' boys about college sports because I follow it like they do.

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

I do think women generally are more humble.

When it comes to dividing Americans on the basis of their gender, I know a little something about the subject.

Our country also hungers for leadership to ensure the long-term survival of our Social Security system. With 70 million baby boomers in this country on the verge of retirement, we need to take action to shore up the system.

Congress suffers a great deal of criticism for its partisan acrimony. But while we may disagree politically, and air our opposition in this chamber, it is the conversation behind the scenes that cements and defines our relationships.

I have long believed taxpayers make better use of their money than the government ever could.