Social Security must be preserved and strengthened. But we need to be candid about the costs and willing to make the tough choices that real reform will require.

President Bush has shown great leadership. He has said that the 21st century will not be ruled or dictated by terrorists, dictators, and murderers. He is absolutely right. God bless him for his resolve.

I'm for eliminating deductions and taking some of the money to buy down rates and put it on the debt. That's not raising taxes. That's solving a problem.

It puts limits on criminals' rights to destroy unborn children without the permission of the woman.

No employer is going to hire robustly until they know what the health care cost is going to be.

I'm for Simpson-Bowles. It doesn't raise taxes, it closes loopholes and takes the money we would give to a few people and put it on the debt.

My party is going bat (EXPLETIVE DELETED) crazy.