I want to limit it to the weapons of mass destruction and provide language that in the event the United Nations does not compel compliance, then the president would be authorized to use force. So...

There were a number of bits and pieces, and they weren’t put together,

After a disaster such as Hurricane Katrina, the federal government has a profound obligation to help those in need, … Right now, the victims of Hurricane Katrina need our help. Entire communities have been destroyed....

The recall is creating uncertainty and instability. It’s bad for our economy, it’s bad for jobs and it’s bad for California,

I can’t be a Californian and believe that every member of the Supreme Court has to come out of Harvard,

It is my hope that Judge Roberts would play a role similar to Justice O’Connor’s on the court and bring with him a voice defined by temperance and open-mindedness,

We will defeat this if this comes to the floor. I suspect they won’t even bring this to the floor.

If you, Judge Roberts, subscribe to the Rehnquist court’s restrictive interpretation of Congress’s ability to legislate, the impact could be to severely restrict the ability of Congress to tackle nationwide issues that the American people...

Despite repeated efforts by myself and staff, the White House did not address my request,

This is what we need to know — what did come across her desk?

You’re young, but obviously with staying power. I’m convinced that you’ll be there for 40 years. … That concerns me even more. It means my vote means more … what kind of a justice will...

It appears to be a case of revenge run amok.

I don’t know what tree we’re barking up,

Winning may not be everything, but losing has little to recommend it.

I think it was not an even-handed memo, … As I look at the intelligence community, it should not ‘support’ or ‘oppose’ an administration. It should be professional, factual and give the best possible analysis,...

To see the horrific images of the dead lying in the street unattended, bodies floating aimlessly face down in the water and Americans with no choice but to relieve themselves on the field of the...

The theory is that private sector competition will drive down the cost of drugs, … That may happen, or it may not happen. We need to watch that, and we will. I feel confident that...

I don’t give heed to my personal view. What I do is interpret the law’,

strength, experience, leadership and judgment to be an excellent president.

isn’t news for the inquiry.

basically a rather shy person, and she has a very soft manner. It’s very pleasant, but it’s a very soft manner. It’s not like a lot of us, try to make your point hard. She...

As I’ve looked at Sandra Day O’Connor, she had an open-mindedness and an independence and called them as she saw them,

The concern is whether she is able to look at issues relating to the health of the mother, which is coming before the court, relating to Roe, in an open and unbiased manner,

I remember what it was like when abortion was illegal, … When I was a college student, I watched the passing of the plate to collect money so young women could go to Tijuana for...

The lines between a listening service and a distribution service have been blurred.

You wouldn’t want the government telling you what to do?

The key to sustained growth and rising standards of living will be the ability of developing countries to create vital export industries to compete in a free and open global marketplace. We should help these...

Toughness doesn’t have to come in a pinstripe suit.

I don’t really know what I’m going to do, … What kind of a justice would you be, John Roberts?

[California’s two senators, both Democrats, reflected the competing sentiments. Sen. Barbara Boxer ( news , bio , voting record ) said she believed the nomination was] aimed at appeasing the most right-wing elements of the...

This recall is turning around. People are beginning to see how unfair it is, and how harmful it is to California’s economy and to our people. And in recent days serious allegations have surfaced with...

No Child Left Behind’ requires states and school districts to ensure that all students are learning and are reaching their highest potential. Special education students should not be left out of these accountability mechanisms.

I began to think, if I vote for him, and he goes the other way, and it was a situation where women would die, I’d never forgive myself.

Rogue internet pharmacies continue to pose a serious threat to the health and safety of Americans. Simply put, a few unethical physicians and pharmacists have become drug suppliers to a nation.

I thought he should go very public with it, that I thought he should step forward and say whatever it was they had between them, … Yes.

It was different then’, … ‘I was an advocate seeking a job, a political job and that was 1985’.

In view of the 5,000 ‘air rage’ incidents each year,

The distrust is enormous. I hope somebody out there is listening who controls these prices.