Serving in the United States Senate has been the greatest privilege of my life.

I want to protect and preserve social security and Medicare.

As someone who grew up in tough circumstances, I know that being on public assistance is not a spot that anyone wants to be in.

I want to talk about jobs, the economy, foreclosures. I want to talk about energy prices.

The American people deserve long-term, forward-thinking policies.

What if the mosquitos are converting the pesticide to a weak form of pyrethrums, a poison to people?

Why do some people stop growing at age 30, just going from work to the couch and television, when others stay vibrant, curious, almost childlike into their nineties?

I trust you: That's huge. That's truth. That's real love. Everyone uses 'I love you' so loosely.

A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it's not worth it.

I find I very rarely live up to my words. And since you know me primarily through my words, there are oh so many ways I can disappoint.

Sacred Infant, all divine, What a tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss Down to such a world as this.

Remembering the past gives power to the present.

I am considering running for Senate, as well as other opportunities.

When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.

I am sometimes bored by people, but never by life.