Political Quotes

Well, it's a big step forward, because the violence has ended, and that's critically important. The longer it goes on with more fighting and dying, the harder it is to solve any problem.

Peace cannot be imposed from outside unless you do it by overwhelming force of arms, which is obviously not the case here. The parties have to want peace themselves.

First, let me say that from the outset, in repeated public statements here on the Senate floor and in other public places, I have insisted that the Congress has an important oversight responsibility, which it will meet. I will do all I can…

We have had about 7 or 8 Republican speeches, and only one Democrat has had a chance to speak. I will not want to suggest the standard of equal time. But we ought to be able to get some time.