We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos.

The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel.

It's pretty clear that over the last three months the economy has paused. And it's also pretty clear the American people are still demanding and asking the question, 'Where are the jobs?' And the reason we don't have new jobs is because of the job-killing agenda pursued by President Obama and his allies in the Congress.

Clearly while the president is overseas, he's at a conference and while the president is overseas I think it's appropriate that people not be critical of him or our country.

Most recently, terrorist forces have captured Israeli soldiers and fired rockets into Israeli cities - both unprovoked. These acts of aggression deserve the rapid and decisive response they received.

We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos.

The American people have issues. They've got concerns. We need solutions, solutions to the issues that the American people care about that are built on our principles.