In addition to myself and a number of others, President Clinton talked about the deficit and the debt issue. And he pointed out, really, what I pointed out, which is that when he left office, we actually had projected surpluses for a long period of time, because when he put together his economic plan, he did it in a balanced way.
Chris Van HollenAs we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people - the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy.
Chris Van HollenAmerica stands as a beacon of hope and the possibility of a better life - but it is also a nation where nearly 1 in 4 children live in poverty.
Chris Van HollenOne of the greatest obstacles to escaping poverty is the staggering cost of higher education.
Chris Van HollenIt is widely known that the effects of childhood poverty follow children through adolescence and into adulthood.
Chris Van Hollen