Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments.

It would be naïve to suggest the Iranian regime will not continue to use its nuclear program, and any economic relief, to further destabilize the region, in the weeks ahead, Republicans and Democrats in Congress will continue to press the Obama administration on the details of these parameters and the tough questions that remain unanswered. We will stand strong on behalf of the American people and everyone in the Middle East who values freedom, security, and peace.

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

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

House and Senate Republicans are now united in adopting earmark bans. We hope President Obama will follow through on his support for an earmark ban by pressing Democratic leaders to join House and Senate Republicans in taking this critical step to restore public trust.

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.

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.