We need to find a balance between protecting our local economies while pursuing the longer-term goal of producing clean, affordable and reliable power.

By boosting oversight and accountability, we can empower the VA in its core mission of helping the men and women who have served our country.

I will not support efforts that kill jobs in my district and lack provisions for responsibly transitioning us toward a clean-energy economy.

I have always been an independent voice for the folks in my district.

I believe we must protect Medicares guaranteed benefit, and I will oppose any effort to dismantle Medicare and turn it into a voucher system.

In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility.

Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress.

When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same.

I grew up in rural Arizona. My dad ran a general store. I grew up learning to do more with less. And I have been saying, you know, Washington needs to do the same.

I grew up learning to do more with less.

Compassion will lead you to extraordinary worlds your fear doesn't dare visit.

The knight knew he was of good breeding and noble blood, that his reputation was sterling. He had no dalliances. He was a highly decorated Knight of the Round Table.

If there's a place for me in Hell I hope it's next to someone like you

The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.

I was lucky that I met the right mentors and teachers at the right moment.

I now go beyond other people's fears and limitations. I create my life.

Sometime to be called Pavarotti is not always an advantage.

It is not the facts which guide the conduct of men, but their opinions about facts; which may be entirely wrong. We can only make them right by discussion.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacle s, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

My own experience has been that the tools I need for my trade are paper, tobacco, food, and a little whisky.