Richard Nixon: “Progress is being made toward that goal.”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.