I really do not make deals..

I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized..

Whatever my party affiliation, I will continue to be guided by President Kennedy's statement that sometimes party asks too much..

No senator's vote, except for the declaration of war or the authorization for the use of force, is more important than the confirmation of a nominee ….

My change in party will enable me to be re-elected..

We are not utilizing the Iraqi oil for U.S. purposes. We are not asking that the Iraqi oil be used to pay our military expenses. We are asking only t….

Stability means respecting precedents..

Heart disease continues to be the number one killer; cancer, the number 2 killer, not far behind. The tragic aspect of these deadly diseases is that ….

American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend..

Separation of power says the judiciary committee is supposed to confirm qualified judges and then what the Supreme Court does, that is their function….

It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile..

I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer..

Was the Vietnam conflict a war which should have, as a matter of constitutional law, required a declaration of war by Congress?.

I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes..

I do come from a strong family..

It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania..

The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written..

What I would ask the leaders to do is to better understand the American people. I would insist that the leaders have town meetings and meet the peopl….

When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party..

I'd make - before I'd elect somebody - I'd make him do town meetings and face the people and then I would insist that the person not run on a platfor….

It costs about $27 million to win a seat in the United States Senate, so when you win one, you like to sit down..