I thought how proud I am to be standing up beside my dad. Never did it occur to me that he would become the gist for cartoonists.

The United States and Israel have enjoyed a friendship built on mutual respect and commitment to democratic principles. Our continuing search for peace in the Middle East begins with a recognition that the ties uniting our two countries can never be broken.

Renewing the promise of America begins with upholding the dignity of human life.

Oftentimes people ask me, 'Why is it that you're so focused on helping the hungry and diseased in strange parts of the world?'

I think we agree, THE PAST IS OVER.

We should - we will - welcome people of faith into the political process... It is essential that believers enter the arena. Your involvement in politics helps determine how well our democracy works. We have finally learned that government programs cannot solve our problems. Government can hand out money, but government cannot put hope in our hearts or a sense of purpose in our lives.

After the chaos and carnage of September 11th, it is not enough to serve our enemies with legal papers.