But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend.

The backbone of our nation's domestic defense against terrorist attacks will continue to be the men and women in local law enforcement and emergency services.

Japan's inexplicable lack of response to even consider a move to re-open their market to U.S. beef will sorely tempt economic trade action against Japan.

Im concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. Theres no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

I care more about my country than I do about a 20-year-old pledge.

When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job.

Let me be clear: There is no stronger advocate for civil liberties in the Senate than myself.

This is nothing new. It has proved meritorious because we have gathered significant information on bad guys and only on bad guys over the years.

The security of the United States, which is so dependent on having accurate and timely intelligence, is not a Republican or a Democratic issue.

Better farPursue a frivolous trade by serious means, Than a sublime art frivolously.

Political leaders are reflection of our society.

f they'd been working with Alec Guinness, for instance, they wouldn't have known they were born if they'd not towed the line!

Who has magnificent self-confidence And fears nothing that exists? The man who has attained to truth And lives free of error.

I hope to go into a poem sober and come out a little drunk. And if I do then that's a real poem.

The closer a Negro got to the ballot box, the more he looked like a rapist.

The reasons for which 'this' world has been characterized as 'apparent' are the very reasons which indicate its reality; any other kind of reality is absolutely indemonstrable.

The so-called Beat Generation was a whole bunch of people, of all different nationalities, who came to the conclusion that society sucked.

Past and future exist only in our memory. The present moment, though, is outside of time, it's Eternity.

It is a common trait of primates to become submissive and even worshipful toward one who has the power to kill them.