Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

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

Japan's inexplicable lack of response to even consider a move to re-open their market to U.S. beef will sorely tempt economic trade action against Japan.

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.

I do think that people ought to have some control over their money, rather than the government, just mandating to them how they're going to invest their money.

But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend.

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