I do not intend to allow the Senate to rubber-stamp the president's plan to reward the Chinese Communists.

I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in general became more liberal both nationally and within the state as the years passed.

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.

It still surprises me when I find something in any North Carolina newspaper that isn't mad at me about something.

There was no Congressional Club for my first campaign. There was no organized state group of Young Republicans, but there was a dedicated core of young people who volunteered to do anything my campaign needed.

I want our government to encourage and protect freedom as well as our traditions of faith and family.

What I am suggesting is hard work and it can be slow work, but the rewards are well worth it.