We ought to be judged on how many laws we repeal.

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 world is starving for American leadership. But America has an anti-war president.

It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president.

While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage.

We all must be mindful that the United States has diplomatic, civilian, and military personnel deployed in other countries with both challenging security environments and active terrorist networks interested in targeting not just our facilities but our people. One of their greatest protections - knowing that the United States does not negotiate with terrorists - has been compromised.

Jeb Bush is my friend. I think he'd make a great president. I've nudged him for some time.