Somebody's got to be last. Somebody's going to be first.

Demand candor from commanding officers, and weigh heavily their recommendations.

At the end of the day, there's not an office complex anywhere on these grounds that I wouldn't be honored to have as a sitting member of Congress.

Our constituents did not send us to Washington to shut down the government. They sent us here to make it more accountable.

The most important consideration I have is I want my legislative shop to have a functional office suite that is conducive to getting their work accomplished.

Keeping Christ in Christmas" is like showing up at someone's house every year, insisting on a party they never planned and never agreed to.

Those of us focused on issues related to social justice and equality are grateful for the significant steps President Obama has made to advance women's equality and status all over the world.

I know the outer world as well as you do, and I judge it. You know nothing of my inner world, and yet you presume to judge that world.

Had it lived long, is would have been Lilies without, roses within.

It is a pity that instead of the Pilgrim Fathers landing on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock had not landed on the Pilgrim Fathers.

Don’t brush anything under the rug. Don’t point fingers or do the blame game. A team is a family, and we’re in this together.

Happy Valentines Day to those who have found love, in whatever shape or form, and to those who are still hunting, don't give up. If you feel bad, send yourself a card. You must be worth it.

I've enjoyed much success. The IRS is always at my door, constantly.

I have to do my duty, whatever task is allotted to me.

You never know where a blessing can come from.