First of all, war is a very, very difficult thing to deal with, even on the good days.

The backbone of our nation's domestic defense against terrorist attacks will continue to be the men and women in local law enforcement and emergency services.

Japan's inexplicable lack of response to even consider a move to re-open their market to U.S. beef will sorely tempt economic trade action against Japan.

Im concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. Theres no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

I care more about my country than I do about a 20-year-old pledge.

When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job.

Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself.

This is nothing new. It has proved meritorious because we have gathered significant information on bad guys and only on bad guys over the years.

But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend.

If a normally kind, agreeable person makes an enemy of you, you ought to ask yourself why.

Everything had become chaotic, and I wasn't sure how much more I wanted to take

Women are soft, loving, and kind. Do not mistake softness and kindness as weakness. Water is soft, but stone cannot break the water. However, water can break the stone.

It was a smile that spelledtrouble. With a promise.

The haft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagles own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.

Cal Ripken is steady, he focuses on his job, and he's a good guy.

We will look upon the earth and her sister planets as being with us, not for us.

The only important elements in any society are the artistic and the criminal, because they alone, by questioning the society’s values, can force it to change.

I don't want to smoke cigars or go to stag parties, wear jockey shorts or pick up the check.

Everyone threw the blame on me ... they nearly always do. I suppose ... they think I shall be able to bear it best.