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

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.

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.

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

We are Republicans. But we are Americans first. It is as Americans that we express our concern with the growing confusion that threatens the security and stability of our country.

The right to criticize: the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; the right of independent thought. The exercise of these rights should not cost one single American citizen his reputation or his right to a livelihood... Otherwise none of us could call our souls our own.

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.