Sequestration is leverage that should not be given up easily.

The Social Security trust fund is in pretty good shape today and we should not embark upon risky, dangerous schemes which will, in fact, undermine Social Security, such as privatization.

In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our country.

Global overcapacity in steel production can no longer be ignored. Foreign governments' intervention in steel markets has had a devastating impact on the U.S. industry.

You're entitled to Medicaid regardless of your income. Don't worry about your health care.

Tax complexity itself is a kind of tax.

Now is not the time to open the border to receive Canadian beef down to the United States.

It is pretty hard to find the right result to a controversial issue.

The administration's attempt to keep us from selling agricultural products to Cuba is an outrage. Cuba is not a threat. That is why we must do more to open Cuba - not less.

The Senate is a remarkable institution. It is unique. There is no other body, no other political body, no other democratic legislature in the world quite like the U.S. Senate.

If I were the president, I would be very concerned... and I would do what was reasonably necessary to find a way to get my people confirmed.

The amazing miracle of death, when one second you're walking and talking, and the next second you're an object.

Feature in God’s team of trainees and you will play for the winning team! This is your heritage that you will lay hands on the trophy!

Moriston House is really quite beautiful. No wonder everyone wants to be murdered here.--Roberta "Bobbie" Aldridge

Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee! and when I love thee not, Chaos is come again.

Sure, I am funny and have a good sense of humor. Mostly, though, I just tell the truth. The internal dialogue people have in their heads - I just write it.

Jealousy is the fear of comparison.

He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.

I feel that I want to focus on jobs, I want to focus on healthcare, I want to focus on the border and immigration and doing a really great immigration bill.

They give unconditional love and undying loyalty in return for regular meals and an occasional pat on the head.

One topic which often brings liberals and conservatives together in the U.S. is Iran. There is a general consensus that the Revolution was the embodiment of backwardness and barbarism.