"If we hold true to our ideals and our commitment to freedom, this generation of servicemen and women will have extended liberty to the Iraqi people, just as previous generations of Americans have all across the globe."

"We should not allow wealthy people, including corporate criminals, to hide their assets and avoid paying their bills."

"The old welfare system was hurting people by discouraging work and marriage. Welfare reform, and now this legislation, will build on the understanding that work and strong families are the foundation upon which we build our future."

"Each of us should take personal responsibility for our diet, and our children's diet, and the government's role should be to make certain it provides the best information possible to help people stay healthy."

"I've always believed the two best anti-poverty programs are work and marriage."

"We need a defense budget that's big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army."