John B. Breaux: “I always point out that when everyone is in control or everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.”

I think it's hers to lose. I think it's the consensus among Democrats that I've talked to that she's clearly in the lead, is clearly the person that they have to beat.

The great challenge today I would just suggest to both my Democratic colleagues and my Republican friends and colleagues... is how do both political parties bridge the gap between the different political philosophies and produce health…

We want to keep Medicare. I think we want to improve the delivery system.

Just like my Chevy II, things have changed, things have improved, so our recommendation is that we keep Medicare of course.