By the virtue of its thoroughness, the local application was successful,

I support civil unions between same-sex couples and believe that each state should be free to make its own decision on this issue.

I don’t think any of us were really happy with the apologies.

We really need cold, hard facts and honesty, … The situation is tough over there.

If you gut the habitat, you’re really gutting the act, … This is a critical part of any recovery. Habitat is absolutely essential to any species.

Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations.

the majority would change.

We don’t like taxes, … But at the same time, we have to make sure we’re doing responsible thing and not getting into tremendous deficits.

We want to get to the bottom of some of these, and possibly call Mr. Bolton back,

The private accounts are a separate matter that don’t solve and aren’t intended to solve the Social Security solvency issue.

any kind of varied experience is good.

I know he feels strongly about it, but there are others who feel strongly about certain tax issues,

I don’t really have a price tag. We should debate on how to use the surplus and not just rush to spend it,

I don’t approve of any new tax cuts until we can control our spending and address these deficits,

On the issues that I care deeply about – the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I’ve got...

It is about ANWR for me,

women?s reproductive freedom – what is the court going to do in some of the cases that are pending and are going to be heard this fall.

I said I would support the process. If there is a $1.6 trillion tax cut in there I’m not going to vote for it.

separation of church and state.

In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

On the issues that I care deeply about-the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I’ve got some deep...

because of whom she is replacing. This is for Sandra Day O?Connor?s seat. O?Connor plotted a good balance on the court. There were a number of 5-4 votes with O?Connor in the majority.

He’s a revered politician in that state and very responsible,

It’s a very tenuous security situation, … I’d been there a year ago — what a change.

Reform of the medical liability system should be considered as part of a comprehensive response to surging medical malpractice premiums that endanger Americans’ access to quality medical care.

I worry about 10, 15, 20, 25 years down the road, … Where are we going to be in this age of nuclear weapons, where there is no margin for error.

The growing unrest across the country is being reflected here. Senator Warner did not want to put Republicans in a difficult situation of just voting against Levin, so he gave the Republicans something to vote...

What I’m trying to figure (is) why these conservatives are pushing the bigger and bigger tax cuts when, traditionally, conservatives have been opposed to deficits,

I campaigned against it because I think it’s too high, … We should take that money and invest it in some other worthy interests. There is no shortage of worthy programs.

central location and accessibility meets the community’s needs and offers a viable alternative to the cost of renovating the older buildings. In the event that (the center) is vacated and becomes available, would you kindly...

Embryonic stem cells can be derived from in vitro fertilized (IVF) embryos that are developed in excess of those needed for the procedure used to enable infertile couples to have children.

There is not much to say yet,

You have to factor so many issues in — qualifications, performance in the hearings, who they’re replacing.

This review could also help the Administration and Congress to assess whether additional regulations are needed in order to protect consumers against price manipulation,

Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you’re talking about an overwhelming win. I don’t think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.

U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee said yesterday that, contrary to a statement from a campaign aide, he would refuse to vote for confirmation of any Supreme Court nominee who will not pledge to uphold the Roe...

Yes, that’s right.

I thought his choice of comparisons was unfortunate and the premise that the right of privacy does not exist — just plain wrong, … Senator Santorum’s views are not held by this Republican and many...

The agencies didn’t talk to each other,

It shows they have a history of building coalitions of community leaders,

When 9/11 happened,

to assure that there is full disclosure of every aspect of the refining and distribution process for wholesale fuel.

the Defense Department credit for allowing us to go under these circumstances so now we can come back to the American public and describe what we saw.

I don’t think that would get the votes needed over here.