The Founding Fathers believed that our Creator gave us certain inalienable rights. The Pledge of Allegiance simply reinforces the beliefs that led to the birth of our great nation. It is an oath of our fidelity to our country, and I am disappointed that the [9th Circuit] Court chose to rule against this American treasure.

The sport of wrestling is a tremendous builder of the values and characteristics which are needed to succeed in any walk of life. Much of what I have managed to achieve in life I owe directly to the years I spent in the wrestling room, as an athlete and a coach. Wrestling is a great educational tool.

What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.

On Capitol Hill, House Republicans have been doing our part. We've been hard at work developing policies that will help empower all Americans. We're beginning to see results. We reduced taxes for everyone.

It's estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.

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

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