We've gotten to the point now where Republicans and Democrats have nothing in common besides being members of the 'caustic caucus,' and we can't get anything done.

One thing I've learned - and I've said this to Republicans and Democrats - is, bees cannot sting and make honey at the same time. They have to make a choice. Either they are going to be a stinger or a honey-maker, and I contend that honey is a symbol of legislation and, the nuclear language used by members is the stinger, and you can't do both.

We may be a nation of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, but first and foremost we are all human beings and Americans.

We have Democrats saying dumb things every single day, and Republicans as well.

We can be fervent in our disagreements without being factitious with our beliefs.

Republicans have nothing but bad ideas and Democrats have no ideas.