We need a defense budget that's big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army.

Now Speaker Gingrich says interesting and insightful things. He can explain them well. On many occasions he also says outrageous things that come from nowhere and he has a tendency to say them at exactly the time when they most undermine the conservative agenda.

Replacing General McChrystal with David Petraeus was a good first step, but more will be needed.

We need a defense budget that's big enough to sustain an increase in the size of the Army.

The old welfare system was hurting people by discouraging work and marriage. Welfare reform, and now this legislation, will build on the understanding that work and strong families are the foundation upon which we build our future.

This economy is not getting better and the president's policies are the reason.

If we hold true to our ideals and our commitment to freedom, this generation of servicemen and women will have extended liberty to the Iraqi people, just as previous generations of Americans have all across the globe.