Manufacturers account for nearly 60 percent of all industrial research and development.

Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they're not teaching because of the financial rewards.

I just have a position that any child that's in a failing school should be able to get out, or be in a position to have that school fixed.

And there should not be a limit on the creation of new public schools. We ought to expand choices for parents.

I'm a compassionate conservative.

Senator Allen has long been a leader on competitiveness issues in the Senate and as governor of Virginia. His announcement of the Competitiveness Caucus comes as great news to the nation's manufacturers. We support every item on this agenda and will work with Senator Allen and others to make it a reality. The time has come for Congress to recognize the vital role manufacturing plays in American life and do what it can to strengthen our ability to compete in the global marketplace.

While America's infrastructure needs are substantial, there is no reason to delay completion of the highway bill. Every day of delay means jobs lost, investment opportunities missed and growth sacrificed.