"And as a very practical matter, I just want him to understand that this stunt that he is talking about pulling could greatly endanger our young men and women who are in uniform,"

"I do feel as confident as I did this time last year, maybe even a little more confident,"

"There's a close relationship between Ellison and Hurd, but sometimes when you go from being conversant across party lines to going into the same family, the same company, things can change."

"I've learned in coaching you should get your best player the ball."