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

If I were the president, I would be very concerned... and I would do what was reasonably necessary to find a way to get my people confirmed.

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.

IRAs are intended for retirement.

Sequestration is leverage that should not be given up easily.

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.