And my young Republican friends feel the same way about their party." "Well, I guess I stand about where you do.

I believe in parties.

I don't think there's much gained by jumping around from one party to another; and independent movements are as likely to do harm as good.

I don't mind confessing to you that I had a good notion to join the Democratic schism in '96, and support Palmer and Buckner.

But I didn't, and I'm not sorry I kept regular and held on.