Quote

Through time and dedication, we will make it okay to be a proud Democrat in the South once again.

The people of South Carolina support conservatives who are trying to push real change, and the people of South Carolina expect their presidential candidates to back them up when they show courage.

I am very, very hopeful about the American South - I believe that we will lead America to what Dr. King called 'the beloved community.'

I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate.

I'm confident in our resolve to make the decisions necessary to keep our country and our people safe and prosperous and I look forward to representing the citizens of Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District for the next two years.

South Carolinians are strong, independently-minded people. At the end of the day, they make their own decisions. And I respect them for that. And I welcome that. And I told him that from the very beginning.

I feel that I am best positioned to fight for America's future here in the trenches of the United States Senate.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.