Ben Nelson Quotations

We cannot erase what has been done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the American people and to the people of the world, this is not our way and we do not condone it, but we cannot change it and we cannot erase it.

What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree on the basic principles of America: freedom, equal opportunity, and rights accompanied by responsibilities.

I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a constitutional challenge.

If we cannot agree, then at least we ought to move on.

When it comes to making decisions, I will come down on the side of Nebraska every time. If I have to choose between the White House and the farmhouse, I choose the farmhouse.

We can take full comfort in realizing the continuing strength of our nation. Americas lands remain radiantly rich with diversity, and freedom still reigns.

The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the freedoms the rest of us enjoy.

I look at ANWR (Artic National Wildlife Refuge) as a poison pill in the energy bill.

When George Washington was elected president, there was no national vote.

Im not averse to helping Wall Street when it helps Main Street.

Anytime the president visits Nebraska its good for Nebraska.

For many Americans, including many who are employed, going to the doctor when they fall ill or become injured may not be an option because of the absence of health insurance.

A democratic and stable Iraq and Afghanistan are essential to our broader efforts to make no place safe for terrorists and to win the War on Terrorism.

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

We are at that time of year where we have surprises with the strengthening of storms.

We're going to run like we're 10 points down,

We're going to let the process unfold, make up our minds as we go along. But nobody's talking about those issues that would break up the gang or cause a rule change or a filibuster,

The fact that it could enter the Gulf as a Category 4 is not good news for Florida because, when it was forecast to be a Category 3, the thinking was it would weaken to a Category 2. Now we may have a Category 3, or worse, at landfall. But we have to remember this is the intensity forecast, and it has a lot of uncertainty.

Somewhere along the line common sense should prevail,.

Our first responders risk their lives to help others. The least we can do is make sure they have the resources they need to do their jobs.

Some decisions, like opening a fire hydrant to put out a fire, are easy to make. Other decisions, like deciding how to best distribute a drought-limited water supply among urban, rural and recreational uses, require careful deliberation.

The heroes who emerged first from the rubble of the September 11 attacks were not politicians or generals and they didnt become household names in the months that followed. They were, instead, public servants who continued to work day in and day out to protect our communities and ensure hometown security.

Amending the U.S. Constitution, the document most sacred to those who love freedom and liberty, is a delicate endeavor and should be done only on the basis of the most clear and convincing evidence that a proposed amendment is necessary.

Any time the president talks, you listen.

When this came up, The Renaissance Group just picked an area that they saw needed help, ... They're willing to go to other areas, but they have to go somewhere first.

I came to this decision after careful consideration of his impeccable judicial credentials, the American Bar Association's strong recommendation and his pledge that he would not bring a political agenda to the court.

I don?t think we played especially well the first time. We wanted to lay the body and take it to them, kind of what they did to us the first game. But we never expect to win games 6-2, not in this league.

We made some poor decisions maybe and our shot selection could have been a little better. Other than that, I thought it was a great game, both ways.

I suspect it would relieve some of the pressure on Bonita Beach Road,

That would be unusual. But it could happen.

We have to send a message here to the world,

We entered the year pretty wet but we can dry out really fast with temperatures in the 80s.

wants to decide each case as it comes before him.

Sometimes there's hallway whispers. None of that to date. It's still new, but I'm not hearing it.

Amending the U.S. Constitution, the document most sacred to those who love freedom and liberty, is a delicate endeavor and should be done only on the basis of the most clear and convincing evidence that a proposed amendment is necessary.

There will be a rather dramatic shift from the typically dry months of March and April, to the rainy season that is underway by June.

All of us in the gang hope that the gang has no role; that would mean that the nomination is successful.

It's just unfair, ... It is time to move beyond soft talk to harder talk.

I told him (Bush) he really ought to suggest a compromise, ... I don't think their plan to get 51 votes for his plan is out there.

It's not up for us to tell them where they can spend their money, ... They chose this area and good for them.

The official forecast is very uncertain...The computer model guidance is really all over the place,

It's very nice for me because it gives me some time with him during the day. At the same point, he's a great kid to coach. He does what you want, works hard and sets a good example. He's very unselfish.

It will be stronger than when it hit in Miami-Dade County.

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.

I'm going to ask that question again, ... Do we have enough (troops), and if we do, why were they not deployed sooner?

I'm not hearing it from my colleagues. I want to see the process unfold and then I can make up my mind.

Interestingly enough, it stems from the focus on Bonita Beach Road, ... We just don't have any options.

He assured me that he wants to go to the bench without a political agenda,

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

A lot depends on how long Wilma spends over the Yucatan.