Americans pay up to 1,000 percent more to fill their prescriptions than consumers in other countries - that is an alarming statistic.

While it is important to maintain a balanced approach to solving our nation's energy problems, we must commit ourselves to recognize some areas as 'off limits,' and the Artic National Wildlife Reserve is a national symbol of that commitment.

In the West, you take people at their word.

In my time in the U.S. Senate, I tried to craft an energy policy... I will be part of President Obama's efforts to achieve energy independence and enhance the landscape. I am also part of his reform agenda.

Growing up in a very rural and remote area in Colorado's San Luis Valley - one of the poorest counties in the United States - essentially created the framework of values from which I operate. I stand up for the little guy. I fight discrimination at all levels. I fight for an inclusive America.

I'm proud that Colorado delivered a victory to Barack Obama in 2008 and we will do so again in 2012.

We are talking about institutionalizing a program on solar development that will outlast the Obama administration.