I am a freeman, an American, a United States Senator, and a Democrat, in that order.

I am proud to be a member of the Congress of the United States.

In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.

In the United States, I am a great success, but I am not a celebrity.

Today I am announcing my support for Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States of America.

It is important that the United States remain a two-party system. I'm a fellow who likes small parties and the Republican Party can't be too small to suit me.