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The president said, 'You've got to vote your conscience.

I belong to the political party that generally fits my philosophical beliefs, but I reserve the right to vote my conscience after careful deliberation. My voting record reflects this.

I vote my conscience first and my constituents next, regardless of the direction of our leadership.

I always tried to do what I believed is right and I've always voted the way that I believe was the right way for my constituency, and that's what I'm doing when I govern.

And I always voted at my party's call, and I never thought of thinking for myself at all.

One of my weaknesses is that I actually have a conscience.

I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you do that.

My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.

I never vote for anyone. I always vote against.