Political Quotes

“First, I want to make it very clear, I am not going to personalize this debate in any way or use the word ``pandering.'' Nobody is pandering anybody around here. What we are trying to do is how to get as quickly as possible to the point where the U.S. Senate, in several committees, can start looking into this very important issue, hopefully in a fair and objective manner, for the best interests of this institution and our country. I have been in politics--I am almost hesitant to mention how many years--but it is a good 40-plus, and I have never in my lifetime ever seen a situation engulfing this great Nation, casting more doubt in the minds of the voters with regard to how we, those who serve in the Congress and those who serve in the executive branch as the President and Vice President, go about the process of elections, and we have to get at the bottom of this thing as quickly as possible. I have indicated my support for Chairman Fred Thompson as a man I have absolute faith in, who can deal with this matter fairly and objectively, and I have said that for weeks.”