Voluntary personal savings accounts would enable future retirees to harness the power of the marketplace when saving for their retirements.

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

Congress should be forward thinking in the policies we set, instead of waiting until catastrophe looms.

Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education.

America is moving forward and gaining strength. We have been tested, and we have proven ourselves to be a tough, resilient and resourceful nation.

America has the best doctors, the best nurses, the best hospitals, the best medical technology, the best medical breakthrough medicines in the world. There is absolutely no reason we should not have in this country the best health care in the world.

Our top focus - protecting our Nation - must go beyond homeland preparedness; America will only be secure if we deal with threats before they happen, not just after they happen.