For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States, and I anticipate that relationship will prosper.

In view of Chinas growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asias permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian countries join forces with other democratic countries in the world to form a global community of democracies.

I fully support global commerce.

Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is a threat to our national security, and we must address that threat.

Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is vital to human life.

The Crime Victims Fund is distributed to service providers who assist millions of crime victims annually throughout our communities in a host of ways. It is paid for by fines levied on criminals, not taxpayers.

The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst.