There's nothing more important than our good health - that's our principal capital asset.
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
There is no higher value in our society than integrity.
It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.
You know, a statesman is a dead politician.
As a matter of traditional and sound constitutional doctrine, an amendment to the Constitution should be the last resort when all other measures have proved inadequate.
The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written.
There's nothing in the First Amendment that even remotely talks about spending money for political contests, and to say that an individual can spend as much of his or her own money as he or she wants constitutionally without any limitation, I think is just absurd.
When the 14th Amendment, equal protection clause was enacted, the galleries in the Senate were segregated. Now we have integration.
Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.
I'm a loyal Democrat.
American credibility in the war on terrorism depends on a strong stand against all terrorist acts, whether committed by foe or friend.
Lawyers advocate more so than state their own positions.
The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.
But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to security.
My father was an immigrant who literally walked across Europe to get out of Russia. He fought in World War I. He was wounded in action. My father was a great success even though he never had money. He was a very determined man, a great role model.
We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.
Effective security measures do not come cheap.
I must say I am not pleased to have to arrange the Senate schedule around the availability of Senators who are running for President.
If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.
