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.

A democratic and stable Iraq and Afghanistan are essential to our broader efforts to make no place safe for terrorists and to win the War on Terrorism.

I look at ANWR (Artic National Wildlife Refuge) as a poison pill in the energy bill.

I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a constitutional challenge.

Somewhere along the line common sense should prevail,.

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.

Our first responders risk their lives to help others. The least we can do is make sure they have the resources they need to do their jobs.