I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a constitutional challenge. – Ben Nelson
Let me be clear. I support the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. – Ben Nelson
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. – Ben Nelson
We can take full comfort in realizing the continuing strength of our nation. Americas lands remain radiantly rich with diversity, and freedom still reigns. – Ben Nelson
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem inasmuch as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice to control and bias my mind, and did not suffer from the general belief that whatever is, is right. – Henry Bessemer (discovered new method of producing steel)