That claim was not intended to be a factual statement.

One of the things that makes our military the best in the world is the certain knowledge of each soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine that they can always count on their comrades should they need help - that they will never be abandoned.

It is unfair for our hospitals to bear a hugely disproportionate burden for mandated emergency health treatment for illegal aliens.

Continuing to pay people unemployment compensation is a disincentive for them to seek new work.

I was pleased to see that Chief Justice [John] Roberts refused to prejudge issues or make promises in exchange for confirmation votes. We're all better off because of his principled stand.

It ought to be done by the elected officials themselves because they have the credibility. And it's not like we aren't willing to help.

Real leadership means tackling tough problems ourselves and not leaving them to our children.