One way we gave small businesses more money to invest was by extending tax provisions on expensing. This allows businesses to immediately write off things like equipment, without being burdened by depreciation requirements.

Trade creates jobs and lifts people out of poverty. And when that happens, societies stabilize and grow. And there is nothing like a stable society to fight terrorism and strengthen democracy, freedom and rule of law.

Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior's healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications.

It is only in Washington where many still have a lingering animosity for the political parties. My friends, we need to get over it.

Priorities like winning the War on Terror and providing tax relief that will keep our economy growing strong.

Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.

America's economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing - just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks.