The gains we made in the United States that have made our country great have, in large part, been made over the opposition of major corporations. On nearly every issue, from fair labor standards, to the minimum wage, to environmental standards, to standards for a safe workplace, corporations have fought against them every step of the way.

If you talk about preemption you better know things rather than think things.

The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple.

When businesses face tough times, one of the first items they cut is overhead expenses. The government should do the same.

The taxpayers deserve accountability.

We need leadership, and we need it now.

I don't feel responsible for things I didn't vote for.