We need to give them [the Justice Department] as much power as we can without eroding fundamental liberties.

The United States has the burden to lead for peace. And not just peace - we need peace with justice, a much harder goal.

I will not vote for - and no senator should vote for - anyone who will not render justice impartially.

The goal of this Nation, I so strongly believe, is to be a preeminent world power. We have to understand what comes with that: The responsibility to be strong.

Whereas the handling of the case against President Nixon clearly strengthened the nation's respect for law, justice and truth, the Clinton impeachment may unfortunately have the opposite result.

I enjoy repartee and frequently engage in devil's advocacy. In short, when I talk to friends, I do not guard every word that I say because I think that I know they know that my commitment to equality and justice is real, and they would not twist my words or misinterpret what I am saying to them.