I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.

Iraq can emerge as a beacon of hope and democracy in the Middle East, and the world, with our help.

Anytime a large, emergency spending bill makes its way through Congress, the potential for mischief is great.

Like my colleagues, I did about 10 to 15 town hall meetings on this issue; and what I found is people came with a sincere interest to learn, a sincere interest to cut through the rhetoric and understand how this Medicare bill impacts them in their daily lives.

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.

By offering individuals ownership and control of their health care coverage, we return control to the patients; and that is exactly where it should be.

Madam Speaker, before being elected to Congress, I ran a manufacturing business that did a significant percentage of our sales outside the United States.