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IN-RFormer senators

This thing could take a new turn or a new shape, has that potential.

It is my intent to resign from the Senate effective September 30.

Arlen Specter is now willing to come out in my defense, arguing that it appears, by all that he knows, I have been railroaded and all of that. Having all of that, we have reshaped my statement a little bit to say it is my intent to resign…

I return to work today to this great body with a renewed spirit and a sharper focus.

A high schooler asked whether he can live long enough to serve as president.

You mean the little guy that said that I was suffering from Alzheimer's? He was a little jerk.

The surge is working. The surge is working, sir. It is working.

I think that's a decision that Fred should make. Maybe we're up past his bedtime.

If we're ready for change, she's ready to lead.

Listen, this is behind us. We will have a new Idaho senator soon. We expect him to resign.

This would make disappear all the goodwill that Larry Craig may have built up by Republicans.

I would still like to see Senator Craig fight this case. He left him some -- himself some daylight, Chris, when he said that he intends to resign in 30 days. I would like to see Larry Craig go back to court, seek to withdraw his guilty…

Our campaign is committed to reaching out to people of all faiths as we build our grassroots movement to challenge the status quo in Washington, D.C.

In doing so, I hope to allow a smooth and orderly transition of my loyal staff and for the person appointed to take my place at William E. Borah's desk. I have full confidence that Governor Otter will appoint a successor who will serve…

To Idahoans I represent, to my staff, my Senate colleagues, but most importantly, to my wife and my family, I apologize for what I have caused. I am deeply sorry. It is with sadness and deep regret that I announced that it is my intent to…