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.

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

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

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

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

Our law enforcement officers go to work every morning not for a big salary or a lot of recognition, but to protect our communities.

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.

On this National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who lost their lives making our streets safer and our families more secure.

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.

As the United States joins Israel in celebrating its 60th anniversary, today's cowardly rocket attack and tragic injuries remind us of the ongoing threats that Israelis face with courage and resolve.