The constituency I'm concerned about is a very small one, ... and that's the constituency of my three children, should they decide to look back on my record ? and reflect on where I was when we could make a difference.

This is one of those times when history looks upon us to see where we are,

He said that the majority of my constituents do not support gay marriage, and he hoped that I would not succumb to the more extreme elements who were supporting the bill,

In terms of initiatives, there's plenty of room for improvement,

I'm being lobbied hard, and I still have an open mind.

It's always a dilemma whether to follow or lead. This is one of those times history is looking to us to lead,

a little more outreach time with the political community.

Both sides threatened to mobilize voters against me. The threats really had the opposite effect.

who sought to take a leadership role in terms of tolerance, equality and fairness.

I'm shocked, absolutely shocked, just like Capt. Renault in 'Casablanca,' that he would be going to a fundraiser at the same time legislation is pending,