The heroes of Flight 93 won the first battle in the War on Terror, and they should never be forgotten.

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

My fellow Minnesotans join me in mourning the loss of America's 40th President and celebrating the life of a man who personified both the greatness and goodness of America.

Americans spend 3 billion hours per year filling out tax forms and keeping tax records.

Our intelligence community needs better coordination of operations and exchange of information, and that's why we need an overall director of national intelligence and a national counterterrorism center.

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.

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