Adult stem cells have shown great potential and have effectively helped patients. Another alternative is cord-blood stem cells. These are a neglected resource that could be used to treat a diverse body of people.

I am committed to protecting our country against the threat of terrorism.

I am concerned about the growing problem of sexual abuse and exploitation of our children.

I learned, one, you shouldn't ever quit. And I learned, two, you'll never be able to explain it to anybody

In fact, entitlement spending on programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security make up 54% of federal spending, and spending is projected to double within the next decade. Medicare is growing by 9% annually, and Medicaid by 8% annually.

Yesterday I, along with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation of lawmakers, inspected the detention facilities at Guantanamo used to house individuals detained in the War on Terrorism.

We have a strong agricultural heritage in Kansas.