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 American people demand results, not rhetoric, especially when it comes to national security issues.

The tax relief package enacted in 2001 was central to pulling the economy out of the post 9-11 recession. It's the reason we've got low unemployment and have created more than two million jobs in the last year.

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.

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.

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.

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