"Tonight is a great victory for the American people."
"The campaign is over. Democrats are ready to lead."
"This all comes back to the American people. They have to have confidence that Congress is here to work in the people's interests, not the special interests. They have to know -- and I honestly believe..."
"giving the government power to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs, for seniors."
"Members of Congress have a responsibility to protect their employees, especially young pages."
"They began by saying, we must transition our troops out of Iraq. We begin by changing the mission. Democrats have been saying that all along."
"...to change the debate in this country in a way that I think gave us this majority in this November."
"Let the healing begin."
"Steny came out a big winner today. It was a stunning victory for him."