One poll showed that Americans have a higher opinion of witches, the IRS and hemorrhoids than Congress

It is easy to see how after receiving this adoration for a term or two most members become convinced they are indispensable.

Matter of fact, the interesting friendships are the ones that are divergent.

I'm proud of our country that we elected Barack Obama. I mean, it says something about us nationally. You know, it's kind of like crowning your checker when you get to the end of your checker board. Here's another thing that says America's special: Barack Obama, president of the United States.

I would like to believe I would not have behaved differently had I not made a term limits pledge, but my own frailties and human desire for prestige and position tell me my term limits pledge did make a difference in how I approached my job in Congress.

Senator [Sam] Brownback talked about those with disabilities that are destroyed in the womb because of a genetic test that is sometimes wrong. I would put forward that we all have disabilities.

The founding fathers never once rationalized getting in power and having control so they could stay in power.