"Nothing of lasting value ever exists on the fringe - at either end of the political spectrum. Everything that survives the test of successive generations resides in the middle band of bipartisan cooperation - the common ground for the common good."

"I intend to run my campaign by focusing on the issues that concern us, the policies that prevent us from realizing our true potential, and the solutions that will bring about a stronger, healthier, brighter, and more secure future for everyone. I believe in my heart that one individual can make a difference and that I can make a positive and lasting contribution to the lives of not only those I might have the privilege to serve and represent, but to the lives of those yet to come."