As in any war, there have been dreadful mistakes and civilian casualties. The difference is when Israelis kill innocents they apologize; when Hezbollah kills innocents they celebrate.

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.

We know over very national survival is at stake; and we believe that we should support our troops, yes, and work for an outcome that results in victory.

Low unemployment numbers are clear indicators that Republican tax relief and economic policies are spurring growth and helping businesses hire new workers while providing American families with job security.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

The problem we are dealing with at the border is not a Democratic problem. It is not a Republican problem. It is an American problem.

The American people likewise want to see enforcement first, no tricks, no triggers, no amnesty, enforcing existing laws and closing loopholes to reaffirm that our great Republic is, in fact, a nation of laws.