I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. I have clearly stated in prior interviews that I abhor racial discrimination and would have worked to end segregation. Even though this matter was settled when I was 2, and no serious people are seeking to revisit it except to score cheap political points, I unequivocally state that I will not support any efforts to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

If you're white and you're rich in the USA, if you get busted for drugs, you get a good attorney, and you in all likelihood serve no time. But if you're poor, black, Hispanic, or poor and white for that matter, you can get put in jail.

We should offer the American public less expensive insurance.

We have to think before we act.

It's curious that only in Washington can you spend $2 billion and claim that you're saving money.

How much liberty do with want to give up for a false sense of security?

If there were an ounce of courage in this body I would be joined by other senators… saying they will not tolerate this.