But make no mistake, the President will find in our new majority the voice of the American people as they've expressed it tonight: standing on principle, checking Washington's power and leading the drive for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government.

The American people think the government in Washington is too big. That it spends too much. And - and that it's totally out of control. They want something done about it.

The president has outlined a new strategy for success in Iraq, but in order for this effort to be successful the Iraqi government must be held accountable. ... If we fail in Iraq, or withdraw our troops prematurely, the terrorists will follow us home. Success is our only option.

The bill that was about jobs, jobs, jobs has turned into a bill that's about spending, spending, spending.

Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them.

Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.

The job of training an Iraqi police force is one of the most important tasks being undertaken in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is also one of the most difficult.