The Senate is a remarkable institution. It is unique. There is no other body, no other political body, no other democratic legislature in the world quite like the U.S. Senate.

Sequestration is leverage that should not be given up easily.

The Social Security trust fund is in pretty good shape today and we should not embark upon risky, dangerous schemes which will, in fact, undermine Social Security, such as privatization.

U.S. agricultural products, including safe, high-quality Montana beef, face unscientific trade restrictions in many important markets.

We've got to stand up for ourselves. That is, draw some lines, make it clear that after a while we're not going to get bullied or pushed around because I think there's some in China who are tempted to try to push the United States around. They want to bully us.

Fundamentally, legislation that is historic, that is comprehensive, that has a large number of senators supporting it is more durable.

IRAs are intended for retirement.