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.

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.

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

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.

I never sought to privatize Social Security.

He [Rubio] is so knowledgeable about this issue ... I'm glad to see somebody with his background step forward and say it's important and we need to look at it.