I'm president of the Senate. I'm not a neophyte when it comes to understanding political alignments and misalignments.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In America, our differences matter, but our country matters more. That's the attitude I wanted to take to the Senate.
I'm in politics, but I'm not an expert in politics.
I believe in working in a bipartisan manner.
As a senator, I play an important role in crafting foreign policy.
I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.
Though the views of members of the House and Senate are as divergent as the people we represent, we bear the responsibility to work through our political differences and get things done. That's our job.
My approach to politics is that I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I'm an American and I always support candidates I think are great for the country.
I'm not in the business of politics.
I am not political as a person.
My politics are of a practical kind - the integrity of the country, the supremacy of the Federal government, an honorable peace, or none at all.