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I've been doing everything I can to reach out and understand why people voted against me. They were trying to send a message. I have to be more sensitive in the way I express myself, and I have to be more thoughtful in the positions I take.

How one stands up to any sort of allegation in the heat of political battle reveals the strength and nature of your character. It's one of the reasons we have campaigns.

I have the people behind me and the people are my strength.

In the political world, the only position I have is voter. I'm not a spokesman for anything.

I've been in a lot of elections.

In the heat of our campaigns, we have all become accustomed to a little anger and exaggeration. Yet, on the whole, our political process has served us well.

I've been very fortunate to work for great people - so even when the political process gets ugly, I find inspiration in the people around me.

I have a reputation for being the hardest working person in Congress.

When you have real power you don't threaten. People know what your capabilities are.