I knew they were solid and I knew they were strong. There is a reason they have been here as many times as they have.

It's frustrating. I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. I suppose there's a reason for this. Maybe I don't know what it is, but I definitely believe there's a reason.

These guys are so awesome. We have a really good team. That's one reason I wish I wasn't a senior. We are all really good friends and we always stay positive.

There's no reason in the world for him to do this.

Gen. Clark has decided to leave the race, ... I think probably the biggest reason is the tremendous momentum that Sen. Kerry built coming out of the Iowa and New Hampshire races.

And I think the reason is because he has a reputation as being a good mediator and that his good-natured approach to life serves him well in trying to chart a course between warring parties, both of whom have lots to lose.