Really, life is complicated enough without having a bunch of Senators deciding what we should do in the privacy of our own homes.

Look, all this is about is utilizing the rules of the Senate, using a majority of the senators, to make sure that we get health reform done. We cannot wait another day.

I think Democrats are right. We fight for the American dream, for the environment, for privacy rights, a woman's right to choose, a good public education system.

This is a watershed decision (that) reaffirms the liberty, dignity and privacy Americans cherish at the end of life.

Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote matters, that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has a much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress, or any President.

Americans have long recognized the need to protect our public lands and their vast resources.