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

My basic rule is to speak slowly and simply so that my audience has an opportunity to follow and think about what I am saying.

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.

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 American people are sick and tired of being afraid to speak their minds lest they be politically smeared as 'Communists' or 'Fascists' by their opponents. Freedom of speech is not what it used to be in America. It has been so abused by some that it is not exercised by others.

Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods

I am running against no one. I'd like to be President. I think my experience and my record are greater than any other candidate or any other of the unannounced candidates. It's a real challenge, and that's one of the paramount things. When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.