The economy is sluggish, and there's no question about that.

I don't like raising taxes and never will.

I want to see that Saddam's aggression is unrewarded and, indeed, repudiated.

The voters are fed up.

I feel we've got a winner out there.

America needs that spirit of aloha in the United States Senate.

I'm sure you've been watching the news about these budget negotiations with Congress.

In short, we do want to build a better America.

We need her. She is outstanding.

We are united in the opposition to the tax-and-spend policies of the Democrats.

I want to see this budget matter behind us.

I accept this resignation with real, deep regret.

I look forward to staying in very close touch.

I am delighted to present yet another first: the first Congressional Gold Medal awarded to an artist.

It's been a joy serving with you in the Cabinet.

I hope they'll get on and do it.

America will not waver.

I like taxes about as much as I like broccoli -- and that ain't much.