It is wrong to say the U.S. should "not take sides" in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.

The atmosphere is different in Congress after September 11. Terrorism is no longer an abstract issue, but a real, tangible threat.

Iran has a dismal record on human rights.

The focus should not be on talking. Talk is cheap. It must be on action.

I wish to note that intellectual property theft by a government represents the very essence of organized crime.

How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product?

I have said it before but it bears repeating: Aid is not a gift. The United States provides foreign assistance because it serves OUR interests.