We are a strong, robust, and prosperous nation. Optimism is the essence of our success. It drives our creativity and emboldens our entrepreneurial spirit. It is what makes us invest in the future and accomplish our highest aims.

The African-America n experience is one of the most important threads in the American tapestry.

It is very important that the president thematically shows where we're going in terms of the vision and an agenda.

[I support] term limits for career politicians and the death penalty for career politicians.

The American people expect and deserve a government that works and leaders who work together.

It is our duty and our privilege to keep America moving forward.

If we look to the future, when we talk about outsourcing jobs, when we talk about global competitiveness and our efficiency, none of that matters very much unless we have appropriate training and education for our young people today who are the workforce of tomorrow. It is an economic reality, and we are failing.