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

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.

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.

Improving our national intelligence capabilities should remain a top priority and a continual process.

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.

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

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.