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

I just see a huge train wreck coming down. You and I have discussed this many times, and I don't see any results yet.

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.

It is pretty hard to find the right result to a controversial issue.

Global overcapacity in steel production can no longer be ignored. Foreign governments' intervention in steel markets has had a devastating impact on the U.S. industry.

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.

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