We need real campaign finance reform to loosen the grip of special interests on politics.

America has lost an icon. Ronald Reagan’s leadership will inspire Americans for generations to come. His patriotism and devotion to our country will never be forgotten.

On issues relating to taxes, you don’t always speak with one voice.

President Bush has said that the economy is growing, that there are jobs out there. But you know, it’s a long commute to China to get those jobs.

I think we are isolating ourselves, and in so isolating ourselves, I think we’re minimizing ourselves, I don’t think we are taken as seriously today as we were a few years ago.

President Bush failed “miserably” at diplomacy, forcing the United States into war.

People were concerned about national security, and that precluded us from having the opportunity to break through on the issues that we cared most about – the economy, education and health care.

Bipartisanship isn’t an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.

When you’re in the minority, it doesn’t matter what you’re agenda is, you’re not going to have the degree of freedom that you have as a member of the majority.

I think the bill would be hard to oppose.