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I'm a loyal Democrat.
I beat a brain tumor.
I really do not make deals.
I ran for president in 1996.
I do come from a strong family.
'Never give in' was my mindset.
I've been in a lot of elections.
Cannibals are devouring senators.
It so happens that I'm pro choice.
I've made a career of being precise.
Stability means respecting precedents.
I do not represent the Republican Party.
Fundraising is very, very time-consuming.
Big money is ruining the political system.
You know, a statesman is a dead politician.
I'm ordinarily pretty correct in what I say.
The extremists took over the primary process.
Effective security measures do not come cheap.
The essence of a democracy is a free electorate.
I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.
I've been playing squash almost daily for 38 years.
Resolutions are flying like snowflakes around here.
My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.
It's inspirational to see someone who is dying smile.
There is no higher value in our society than integrity.
Lawyers advocate more so than state their own positions.
I'm battling cancer. It's another battle I intend to win.
There's a great public disinclination toward politicians.
There are conspiracies all over the Senate floor on any day!
If you can get people to laugh, you can get people to listen.
It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens.
I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.
It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.
I knew people were going to see me see deteriorate before their eyes.
Beating the tea party gang is more important than who does the beating.
When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.
Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.
The best way to reduce the cost of medical care is to reduce the illness.
I've never walked out of a room and had a disagreement as to what was said.
My mother, Lillie Specter, was an angel and totally uninterested in politics.
Do you believe today that the right to privacy does exist in the Constitution?
I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans.
If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate.
Pennsylvania is a very tough state; people don't last long in Pennsylvania politics.
People in government and public life are being kicked around at a high rate of speed.
The American people do not care which Party solves the problems confronting our nation.
We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.
I don't like labels. I think they conceal more than they reveal, sort of like a bikini.
I just was not going to subject my record to the bleak prospects of a primary election.