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

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

"Saddam Hussein has openly admitted to the rest of the world that he had weapons of mass destruction. He used those weapons to kill his own people."

"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."

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

"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."

"I'm concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. There's no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild."