"For a long time on this issue, I have worked with my colleagues Senator Feingold, Senator Harkin, and others."
"He has been around agriculture in the family farm, as mayor of a small town, as a State senator, and as Governor of Iowa."
"The issue of racial integration is the most pressing issue facing fair housing enforcers."
"I think the president is doing this now. It's catch up time, because he didn't veto very many spending bills during the years that the Republicans controlled Congress."
"There was no excuse for it in the first place. Not having a procedure in place for the massive expenditures of money that was spent."
"One of my concerns is that the FDA has a relationship with drug companies that is far too cozy. That's exactly the opposite of what it should be. The health and safety of the public must be FDA's firs..."
"Our courts are called upon to decide important matters, matters that often have great public impact. The attitude and views that a person brings to the bench make a difference in how they reach those ..."
"the filibuster reflects the Senate's longstanding respect for minority views and underscores the unique role of the Senate as a part of American democracy."
"the filibuster encourages the President to find common ground with the Senate on nominating individuals who can garner consensus."
"type[s] of factual misstatements should trigger disclosure of return information"