We need a tougher enforcement program and, most importantly, we need to fix the badly broken ethics system.

The reality is that we have missed a lot of opportunities in Iraq because of a failed policy.

I support responsible spending, and balancing the budget, but this tax cut and the budget cuts of last month accomplish neither of these goals.

Parts of the Voting Rights Act are due to expire next year if Congress doesn't extend them, including the section that guarantees that voting rights will be protected by the federal government.

The worst excesses of the Congress of the 1980s pale in comparison with what is going on in Washington today.

Regrettably, it has become clear that torture of detainees in United States custody is not limited to Abu Ghraib or even Iraq. Since Abu Ghraib, there have been increasing reports of torture.

It is never too late to regain our credibility around the world.