Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

It is time that the great center of our people, who reject the violence and unreasonableness of both the extreme right and the extreme left, searched their consciences, mustered their moral and physical courage, shed their intimidated silence, and declare their consciences.

I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory.

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

I always try to think before I talk.

Surely the United States Senate is big enough to take self-criticism and self-appraisal. Surely we should be able to take the same kind of character attacks that we "dish out" to outsiders.

The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity.