There's not an observer of Middle East politics that would not say that the single biggest contributor to Iran's expanding power in the Middle East is George Bush's policies and our invasion of Iraq.

For him to toss out comments like that, I think, is an example of him losing his bearings as he pursues this nomination.

But with so much at stake, we cannot make the perfect the enemy of the good.

I applaud the Senate's passage today of the Farm Bill, which will provide America's hard-working farmers and ranchers with more support and more predictability.

I want to go mano-a-mano with Bush on this, because I'm the nominee now.

The bill places greater resources into renewable energy and conservation.

This bill is far from perfect.

I think actually has a very good set of arguments to make here.

The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them -- which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration -- is ridiculous.

Today, as we mourn the loss of our fallen heroes, let's also express our abiding gratitude to all the men and women in law enforcement who serve and sacrifice each day on our behalf.

I'm humbled to have their support and grateful to have their counsel in this campaign.

I am also pleased that the bill includes my proposal to help thousands of African-American farmers get their discrimination claims reviewed under the Pigford settlement.