If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status.

People are going to keep getting prescribed medication that is counter to what their real disease state is, which is addiction.

If we had a terrorist attack, the way the people respond is going to determine whether that attack is just a tragedy or whether that attack becomes an all-out disaster.

No one is immune from addiction; it afflicts people of all ages, races, classes, and professions.

We believe in some basic human principles - everyone should have the opportunities not just to survive, but to excel with their God-given talents and abilities. Those are the values that should be reflected in our budgets.

In our pledge every day, we pledge one Nation under God with liberty and justice for all.

So if we are really concerned about generating more taxes, we ought to be investing in our people, not taking away the kinds of resources that contribute to their ability to become greater taxpayers in this country.