American families, families back home in Minnesota, know only too well that out-of-pocket expenses for health care have been rising at an astonishing rate.

All Americans and freedom-loving people around the world owe President Reagan our deepest gratitude for his strong, principled leadership that ended the Cold War and brought freedom to millions of people.

As American taxpayers know too well, the tax code is incredibly complex and compliance is all to expensive.

I strongly agree that a National Intelligence Director should be established to oversee and coordinate the 15 federal intelligence agencies.

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

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

As we celebrate President Reagan's remarkable career and historic legacy, we also celebrate a man of strong character, deep conviction, unforgettable charm, and wonderful wit.