The backbone of our nation's domestic defense against terrorist attacks will continue to be the men and women in local law enforcement and emergency services.

When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

This is nothing new. It has proved meritorious because we have gathered significant information on bad guys and only on bad guys over the years.

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

First of all, war is a very, very difficult thing to deal with, even on the good days.

People ought to have more control over their lives.