We're gonna put $456 million to go to an island of 50 people? You know... The bridge to nowhere. And this is right after Katrina happened. And so I offer an amendment to take that money from Alaska and repair the stuff in Louisiana.

I still believe that term limits is the best way to ensure that the next generation, not the next election, is the central concern in our elected bodies.

There will be no insurance industry left in three years.

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

The American people will be appalled to learn the health care bill exempts (congressional) leadership and committee staff.

Statesmen exhibit five key commitments: 1) A commitment to principles above politics; 2) An ability to compromise without abandoning principle; 3) A commitment to truth over spin; 4) A commitment to courage over cowardice; and 5) A commitment, or willingness, to give up power.

Careerism: the self-centered philosophy of governing to win the next election above all else.