I never sought to privatize Social Security.

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.

Hiding the truth is as evil as feedingthe lie grow tough muscles.

Lies can make harsh truths less painful. But I believe pain is essential for growth.

I like to give stuff away for free and play shows for cheap and not rely on music as a job.

A businessman who reads Business Week is lost to fame. One who reads Proust is marked for greatness.

If you're laying in bed next to someone that really doesn't make you feel like the goddess that you are, you need to rediscover what it is that you truly want and need.

Then he thought himself unhappy, but happiness was all in the future; now he felt that the best happiness was already in the past.

It was my dream Not its failure that damaged me

[My interest in music] is from my mother and my grandmother, who were pianists, and they taught.

There was reason to fear that the Revolution, like Saturn, might devour in turn each one of her children.

I knew Glenn Frey. He called me up in 1977 and told me The Eagles were looking for a bass player, preferably someone who could write and had a high voice. That was me.