The dividing question in the debate is not do we do something, but whatever we do, do we do it alone?

As official Opposition we have the special responsibility to respond to government's every action with debate and alternatives. We hope to come back recharged in the new year to make our contribution.

There is always a balance between trying to please some of the special-interest groups and constituency groups in Washington and not engaging in that, ... If you don't, there are questions about their morale and their support. Leadership will require that we do the right thing, not just simply what constituents want, unless you think they're right.

Let me be clear. I support the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

A bigger radius of maximum wind can produce much more storm surge.

The fairways were accumulating so much water where it was unfair to the players trying to take casual water relief. They were having to go a long way to find a dry spot, and that kind of changes the game a little bit. That's when we threw in the towel.