Iran is the greatest threat to stability in the Middle East. Iran remains the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues its efforts to develop nuclear weapons and has directly threatened the existence of Israel and the United States.

We must never forget that many around the globe are denied the basic rights we enjoy as Americans. If we are to continue enjoying these privileges and freedoms we must accept our mission of expanding democracy around the globe.

If the choice is go to war or end up with an American city hit by weapon of mass destruction, then the choice is easy.

I have to say when we talk about the treatment of these prisoners that I would guess that these prisoners wake up every morning thanking Allah that Saddam Hussein is not in charge of these prisons.

My time in the Army gave me an understanding for what it takes to provide for our national security and what it means to our service members and their families.

A country's adhering to the rule of law does not mean that its citizens will not do bad things.

America has maintained a prohibition on negotiating with terrorists for good reason.