Political Quotes

Jury deliberations began today in the corruption trial of Senator Ted Stevens. The Alaska Republican is charged with seven felony counts of making false financial disclosures about home renovations worth a $250 million.

This has been the saddest day of my life. I say good-bye to the Senate tonight. Thank you very much.

Because 70 percent of Alaska's communities can be reached year-round only by air, the funding for aviation projects in particular is an absolute necessity.

I will tell you we paid every bill that was given to us; every bill that was presented to us has been paid personally with our own money. And that's all there is to it.