As I said in this speech in the Senate Chamber in 2018: “The President has it precisely backward - despotism is the enemy of the people. The free press is the despot's enemy, which makes the free press the guardian of democracy.”youtube.com/watch?v=F478MIFu…

I will miss my friend Senator Jon Kyl. What a good and honorable man.

Arizona has lost a giant. Jon Kyl was one of the most diligent and effective public servants Arizona has ever had. I was honored to follow him in the U.S. Senate, where his example of seriousness, integrity and devotion to public service was known to all. Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences to Caryll and the entire Kyl family. kjzz.org/politics/2026-09-17…

U.S. leadership is not inevitable. It’s a choice we’ve made that has served us well for decades. Abdicating that leadership role will cost us dearly. nytimes.com/2026/09/16/busin… via @NYTimes

On this anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who gave their lives for people they had never met, and we honor those who still keep us safe. Never forget.

I enjoyed this interview

“I look back over the past few decades and the only time we've really had good fiscal discipline is when we've had divided government.” podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Very thoughtful piece on the necessity of keeping the Senate filibuster by @SenJohnCurtis He’s right wsj.com/opinion/i-wont-chang…

So sorry to hear this. Harry was a remarkable public servant and a kind and decent man. Arizona and the country are better because of him. Harry Mitchell, former Tempe mayor and US congressman, dies at age 86 azcentral.com/story/news/loc… via @azcentral

I will miss my friend Lindsey Graham

My thoughts on Lindsey Graham npr.org/2026/07/12/nx-s1-589…

Lindsey Graham was invoked in nearly every piece of legislation that moved in the Senate. Part of every gang, involved in virtually every discussion. We could disagree mightily (like we did here), then have dinner the same evening (which we did). He will be missed.

Wow. This hits me like a ton of bricks. There is probably no one I served with for 18 years in the House, Senate, and during my time as Ambassador, that I have more fond memories of. He loved his colleagues and his country. washingtonpost.com/politics/…

The Supreme Court did the right thing by upholding birthright citizenship.

When considering a candidate for public office, character is a more important consideration than policy. Policies change. Character remains.

Good to see the Senate being the Senate again. thehill.com/homenews/senate/…

These are our allies, Mr President. We are stronger when we treat them as allies. nbcnews.com/world/italy/trum…