Those who have heard me speak from time to time know that quite often I cite the observation of that great American author, Mark Twain, who said, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.

Therefore, if we are a Nation of laws and a Nation of immigrants, immigration should occur within a legal framework, not through the machinations of illegal schemes and scams that threaten our national security.

The American people are not just being taxed to death; they're being taxed after death. But, no one should have to sell the life's work of a parent or a loved one just to pay the federal government.

A fair question could be posed in this fashion: If people are not obeying existing laws, what makes us think they would obey any new laws?

The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses.

Ensuring that high quality water is provided to all Arizona's citizens is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels and I am happy to do all I can to assist the city's efforts.

You see, party labels do not ensure unanimity any more than trying to cast the challenge we confront as a people through a partisan prism.