Politics

America has always needed a modern, moderate party, a commonsense but vital, vigorous, centrist party moving this country forward.

I understand—I don't normally get involved in local advertising campaigns.

We have done that for 4 years, and you don't have to guess anymore.

This is the last speech of my last campaign.

Now, folks, I have done all I can do.

We need to build a better life.

We need to keep going in the direction we're going.

This election is about you.

Your vote will determine the budget, and the budget will determine a large measure of our common future.

Are you ready for a victory on Tuesday?

Our best days are still ahead.

That is a lesson for us.

Give us a chance on Tuesday.

Who else do you know could make up 80 years in 2 weeks?

I'm telling you, that's what this is all about.

We need to bear down and do more.

Thank you, New Orleans, for coming out.

We passed the most sweeping lobby reform legislation in 50 years.