If we invest in the American people, the American people always bring this Nation a good return.

Spending and tax cut decisions must be both fiscally responsible and fair to our working families. I believe that fiscal responsibility is the way to create prosperity for America and secure the retirement of America's seniors.

Now, I do come from a part of the country where the people say that the only thing in the middle of the road is a yellow line or roadkill.

At a time when U.S. jobs are heading overseas at a record pace, and amidst increased sanctions on our manufacturers and producers from other countries, it's imperative that we do all we can to provide our businesses a climate to operate successfully.

A common misconception is that the costs of health care are cheaper in rural America, when in fact the reality is that they are more expensive and more difficult to access.

If we invest in the American people, the American people always bring this Nation a good return.

We still have tremendous work ahead of us to ensure that women have equal opportunities in the workplace and in our society.