As a governor and senator, John Chafee set the standard for honesty and decency that the rest of us on our best days could only dream to emulate.

Thanks to General Petraeus, our leadership and the sacrifice of brave young Americans. To deny that their sacrifice didn't make possible the success of the surge in Iraq, I think does a great disservice...the progress has been immense.

You may have noticed that Senator Obama’s supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Western Pennsylvania lately. And you know, I couldn’t agree with them more.

We need not risk our national honor to prevail in this or any war.

America has much to gain in terms of jobs and trade by meeting the growing world demand for advanced, environmentally sound technologies.

The benefit of an open town hall meeting is one that you get to hear a lot of different views, and two it has credibility.

I have the greatest appreciation for Governor [Sarah] Palin and her family. There's great joy to know them.