That's why we have senators and members of congress from every state. That's why we have elections. Because the people speak and there are different viewpoints out there. It doesn't mean just because we're members of one party or another, doesn't mean that we behave monolithically. It means that we will express our view points.

We can't legislate the creation of jobs, but we can legislate things that will allow jobs to be created.

I would vote against raising the national debt ceiling. Again, this is about mortgaging the future of unborn generations of Americans. It's a form of taxation without representation. I don't think we can do that.

When you have less revenue coming in the door, you have more money going out the door. You have to find ways of trimming.

I think I was about 30 before I realized that not every family talks about the presentment clause on a regular basis.

Reforms to our complex and dysfunctional immigration system should not in any way favor those who came here illegally over the millions of applicants who seek to come here lawfully. Additionally, the framework carves out a special exception for agricultural workers that has little justification.

These guidelines contemplate a policy that will grant special benefits to illegal immigrants based on their unlawful presence in the country.