While expanding market access for American industry, financial markets and farmers is critical, I believe it needs to be done responsibly, accounting for the treatment and protection of workers and the environment.

Genuine dialogue, not rhetorical bomb-throwing, leads to progress.

While expanding market access for American industry, financial markets and farmers is critical, I believe it needs to be done responsibly, accounting for the treatment and protection of workers and the environment.

Stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand some of the world's most deadly and disabling diseases.

The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.

It's the uncertainty, the challenge and the willingness to put it all on the line that draws a lot of people to climb mountains. That can also apply to a lot of other challenges in life, whether it's running for office, starting a family, going to grad school or taking all of your cash and assets and starting a business.

There is no getting around it; Congress is failing the American people.