Many Americans are unaware that we still have a large population of working families, elderly, and children who rely on emergency food pantries, shelters, and other resources to meet their nutritional needs.

I am not normally a betting person, but I say that putting your money on the American people is about as close to a sure bet as you are going to get.

It certainly makes no sense to enact more laws if we cannot, or do not, enforce the ones we have.

It's not my job to dream your dreams. It's my job to make your dreams become a reality.

In Arkansas alone, approximately three quarters of a million people are at risk of going hungry, and one in four children does not get enough to eat, so my goal is to bring awareness to this tragic issue.

I believe that the fight against crime starts in the home. Parents must take responsibility for their children and show them love and guidance from an early age so they learn to respect the rights of others.

Whether it's making sure that families have access to quality health care and child care, or making sure that our children receive the best educational opportunities we can give them, we must remain committed to these needs because our children are our future.