Truth be told, I'm much more comfortable in a pair of hiking boots or with a rack of climbing gear than in front of a laptop.

Yeah, I've met real Wichita linemen before, ... They gave a pair of boots and climbing hooks that they use to climb poles. They really liked that song.

We're down to our last pair of cowgirl boots,

Climbing has worked for me in a number of ways on Capitol Hill. I'm much more inclined to look at what people do, as opposed to what they say. Also, it's about working together - we're all on the rope together, and you don't get to cut the rope if you're not getting along with someone.

There's nothing more comfortable or leisurely than having a pair of Ugg slippers on in the house.

Reform is not for the short-winded. I'm committed to making sure the Senate is more than just a graveyard for good ideas.