Let's try not to worry about what that publicity or that news might be.

I think we also have to decide, okay, is this going to be a place where only independently wealthy people can serve?

I am no fan of term limits. I think the voters are smart enough to decide when the Member needs to leave.

It is an amazing place. And when we have a hearing like this and we talk about barriers to service...

It is incredibly difficult. If you have small children, you move them up here.

I forfeited a little over $350,000 in legal fees that I would have gotten otherwise.

Well, if I was the chairman, at the end of my 6 years, I would say that is a horrible rule and you need to stay on.

I want to give you credit, and invite you to weigh in with your questions.

I loved campaigning. And I told my wife when I got elected, if I enjoyed campaigning that much--if I enjoyed serving half as much as I enjoyed campaigning, I was going to have a great time.

The thought that I would have to go Monday to Friday without seeing my family is not an attractive idea to me.

Serving in the House of Representatives thus far is the greatest honor I have had in my life.