Robert Byrd: “The Senate is the proverbial saucer intended to cool the cup of coffee from the House.”

I have said that, as long as the Senate retains the power to amend and the power of unlimited debate, the liberties of the people will remain secure.

Bob, I will never know the rules as well as you do. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you will not surprise me.

Let us clearly understand one thing. The Constitution's Framers never intended for the Senate to function like the House of Representatives.

The use of force authority granted to the President extends only to the perpetrators of the September 11 attack.