I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary.
In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.
Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations.
As a former Republican, I represent a group of Americans who all too often have no one to speak for them. This group doesn't necessarily have a name. We've been called 'moderates,' but that term can be misleading.
America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal.
Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win. I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.