Even if I have to stand alone, I will not be afraid to stand alone. I'm going to fight for you. I'm going to fight for what's right. I'm going to fight to hold people accountable

We have the greatest hospitals, doctors, and medical technology in the world - we need to make them accessible to every American.

The Saudi government's denial of basic rights to women is not only wrong, it hurts Saudi Arabia's economic development, modernization and prosperity.

Iraq made commitments after the Gulf War to completely dismantle all weapons of mass destruction, and unfortunately, Iraq has not lived up to its agreement

Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, 'Thank God, I'm still alive.' But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again.

The White House has embarked on a mission to convince the people of our country that Social Security is in dire need of drastic change in order to save it for all workers

We are all different. Yet we are all God's children. We are all united behind this country and the common cause of freedom, justice, fairness, and equality. That is what unites us.

The American people need to know the truth. The American people need to see the truth. In a democracy, letting the people know the truth is the essence of what it means to be free.

More than anything, I think as our country matures, we recognize that women deserve to be treated with respect and dignity

Really, life is complicated enough without having a bunch of Senators deciding what we should do in the privacy of our own homes.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it

Why did it take the threat of dying to truly notice how exquisite a sunrise or sunset could be?

The self-confidence one builds from achieving difficult things and accomplishing goals is the most beautiful thing of all.

We have ourselves to save.

But I like being nasty. I like being cranky. Especially if it's a cold day in Chicago, it's nice to just take it out on Kyle, because he's so easy to scream at, you know?

English coffee tastes like water that has been squeezed out of a wet sleeve.

There are moments in history that people should be reminded of.

All I want to say is that life is very fragile. We should live every moment and cherish what we have been given.

She believed in letting children have a certain amount of rope, and only intervened at the last moment, in order to prevent their hanging themselves by it.

The global response to global terrorism must not endanger fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Inconsistency is the jewel of the American people.