One's family is the most important thing in life. I look at it this way: One of these days I'll be over in a hospital somewhere with four walls around me. And the only people who'll be with me will be my family. - Robert C. Byrd. View more images...

Well, Mr. Secretary, I lived in a house without electricity too. No running water, no telephone...I can stand toe-to-toe with you." [in response to Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill] - Robert C. Byrd. View more images...