It's not the function of Congress to do criminal investigations.

First of all, I don't think that America is truly prepared for a biological or a chemical attack. However, we are moving in the right direction.

The security of the United States, which is so dependent on having accurate and timely intelligence, is not a Republican or a Democratic issue.

The young folks that are coming into each of your services are anywhere from 17 to 22 or 23. Gee whiz, the hormone level created by nature sets in place the possibility for these types of things to occur. So we've got to be very careful how we address it on our side.

It's very difficult to tell someone how to protect themselves from a terrorist attack, whether it occurs in the U.S. or on foreign soil, particularly when you have terrorists with no concern for human life.

I care more about my country than I do about a 20-year-old pledge.

Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself.