I will continue to support legislation that provides American families and Seniors affordable health care.

Although I voted against the initial resolution approving the war in Iraq, I have consistently voted to support our troops with much-needed armor and supplies.

While I do not hesitate to applaud certain aspects of the resolution honoring the sacrifices of our courageous soldiers who are risking their lives in Iraq, I cannot be supportive of capitalizing on these very sacrifices for political gain.

Obviously, it gave me a chance to see Barcelona. I won't deny that. But I also had a chance to see something in another country in terms of recycling and reusing nuclear material.

I will support legislation that benefits the American worker and prevents the outsourcing of American jobs.

Health care should be affordable for everyone.

Stopping Vieques bombing range good; sooner is better.