I would say to the president: This is not about me. This is not about Republicans here in Congress. It's about fairness for the America people.

I'll commit suicide before I vote on a clean minimum-wage bill.

Each and every day, Israel's very existence is at stake.

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.

I would say to the president: This is not about me. This is not about Republicans here in Congress. It's about fairness for the America people.

The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel.

I started out mopping floors, waiting tables, and tending bar at my dad's tavern. I put myself through school working odd jobs and night shifts. I poured my heart and soul into a small business. And when I saw how out-of-touch Washington had become with the core values of this great nation, I put my name forward and ran for office.