Unfortunately a Constitutional amendment that would have empowered Congress to make desecration of the United States flag illegal failed to pass by one vote.

There is no reason not to support energy exploration in ANWR.

In order for America to remain a global leader in innovation and opportunity, we must give our children a solid foundation in math and science.

Last year I traveled to the Middle East to visit with troops in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

The Coastal Plain of Alaska has great potential for energy development. Americans have paid record-high prices for oil and gas in the year 2005.

In today's global economy, however, it is important to raise the bar of excellence even higher. Today's students must be prepared to compete effectively on an international level.

In our Nation, approximately 22.5 million children ride school buses to and from school each day, which accounts for 54 percent of all students attending grade school.