Barbour is ideologically opposed to tax increases, and he apparently wants to finish his term saying he avoided one, even in the face of this tremendous disaster.

The key issues in our area are education, education and education, ... I would hope and expect any congressional candidate would come to focus on those issues ? focus on the things your constituents are concerned about.

I've heard people in support, strongly in support, and I've heard people that say if we go back into special session, they're going to be down on the Capitol steps telling us to get out of there!

Cheryl Treadwell is our angel,

Well, there was one fellow that wanted to give me a good swift kick in the rear end for not getting our work done,

Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it.