“It is clear to me that Democrats want to attack me rather than debate ...” — Phil Gramm Quote

“It is clear to me that Democrats want to attack me rather than debate Sen. McCain on important economic issues facing the country. That kind of distraction hurts not only Sen. McCain's ability to present concrete programs to deal with the country's problems; it hurts the country.”

“I believe I am more conservative than Bob Dole; I believe I am more committed to fundamentally changing American government than Bob Dole.”

“The cap-and-trade plan is more market driven than anything else. If you want to discourage carbon use, you have to make it more expensive, but what is crucial is that this be a worldwide program that includes China and India.”

“As doctors, we are not trained to communicate and understand the power of our words as they relate to a patient's ability and desire to survive.”

“Well, Nigeria has played a constructive role in peacekeeping in various parts of West Africa. But unless and until Nigeria itself is democratic and respects human rights, it too may well be a source of much greater instability as political repression limits the ability of the people of Nigeria to achieve their full potential.”

“But I always had the ability to say no. That's how I called my own shots.”