First of all, I don't think that America is truly prepared for a biological or a chemical attack. However, we are moving in the right direction.

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.

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

There is no limit to what you can do. Go forward and fulfil your dream.

Life is more interesting when you colour outside the lines

To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.

At least I have precluded the possibility of peaking too early.

In this world there are two great sources of strength. One rests with those who are not afraid to kill. The other rests with those who are not afraid to love.

Do you remember the last thing you said to me? The last thing you did to me? And what was the last thing I said to you? Because trust me when I said it I knew it was the last thing I’d ever say.

When you do a television show in the States, you get the pilot, and then it's the great unknown. That's the way it is. It's this great leap of faith. It's the Russian roulette of art.

If you are feeling overly optimistic the Republican Candidates Debate is on.

No drug is a cure, though. Drugs are just big pieces of tape they stick over warning lights.

The first year or so on The Daily Show is pretty intense in terms of travel. You're going to the worst places in the country, talking to the craziest people in the world.