You can't jam change down the American people's throat.

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.

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

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.

Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed.

Death just shouldn't be a taxable event.

By restraining spending and by cutting the deficit, Republican policies are helping to keep our economy strong.