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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Unless we make education a priority, an entire generation of Americans could miss out on the American dream.