I am running for re-election no matter who runs.

We all have a large stake in preserving our democracy, but I maintain that those without power in our society, the black, the brown, the poor of all colors, have the largest stake not because we have the most to lose, but because we have worked the hardest, and given the most, for what we have achieved.

As a Korean War veteran, I know firsthand and understand the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform.

Im sick and tired of politicians beating up on the IRS. We have the best and fairest tax-collection system in the world.

We owe it to the flood victims of New Orleans to give them truthful answers as to why this event took place and to assure our citizens that tragedies like this will never happen again.

Regardless of the nature of their crime or any rehabilitation that may have occurred, these ex-felons cannot participate in the decision-making process of this great Nation.

I have a record that I'm so very, very proud of, and no campaign is going to take that away.