The Democrats like to say that Murkowski thinks he's too good to ride with the people on Alaska Airlines.

We still live in a time where people feel threatened, and the Democrats have been at a disadvantage on this issue, and for them to make progress they have to address it.

The president has changed the way Washington talks about its job. Civility is back in Washington, and Democrats and Republicans can have a disagreement without being disagreeable, and that means that we can get work done for the American people.

Republicans seem to avoid (the issue) like the plague.

For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

If there are 10 people there, two or three are going to recognize you.