We shouldn't be so dependent on foreign oil.

If the Bush Administration cannot ensure Americans that they will be safe from the flu, how will they protect our country against a possible bio-terror or chemical attack? The American people deserve better.

'Never again' is the rallying cry for all who believe that mankind must speak out against genocide.

It is my absolute intent to hold the line on taxes.

No family gets rich from earning the minimum wage. In fact, the current minimum wage does not even lift a family out of poverty.

We must do all we can to empower parents and communities to protect our youth and to encourage healthy behavior free from binge drinking and other forms of alcohol abuse.

Members will hear me say repeatedly words are important; deeds are a reality.