I am pleased to launch the Friends of Thailand Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Reducing trade barriers with this key ally will go a long way toward increasing market access for American farmers, manufacturers and service providers.

On this important anniversary, we must remember that while we have come a long way in eliminating barriers, critical work remains to ensure all Americans can live up to their full potential.

I strongly support the call to greatly expand our human intelligence capability to penetrate al Qaeda and gather critical intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks on our homeland.

will stifle economic growth, destroy jobs, reduce revenues, and increase the deficit.

The Minnesota spirit of compassion and help for people in need has moved countless Minnesotans to step forward to provide relief for the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.