“My experience politically has always been that one-word definition of ...” — Douglas Wilder Quote

“My experience politically has always been that one-word definition of politics: money. Keep your eye on the buck. And that tells you where the American people are going to be.”

“Healthy debate has been replaced by automatic sensors that eliminate the need for actual talking during a filibuster - a la 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' Robust debate is necessary in a democratic society. Instead, our discourse has been relegated to media spin by expert entertainers.”

“Suppose something would happen to the president, who would be in charge? The Vice President. Joe Biden? You have got to be kidding today when you say the Taliban's not our enemy.”

“If one of my colleagues wants to block a bill, they should stand up in front of the American people and explain why.”

“I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates.”

“I think the thing that the American people want is for the divisive debate on health care to stop.”