Welfare reform happened with reconciliation; half the Democrats voted for it. The Bush tax cuts happened with reconciliation; twelve Democratic Senators voted for it. You didn't have a real partisan issue on those times that it was used

The longer a politician bears power, the more he is controlled by that power.

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.

I firmly believe that the court should take another direction on many of these moral issues that face us.

The career politicians in Washington had transformed a government "for the people" into a government for themselves and for special interests.

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.

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