Hurricane Katrina exposed the harsh reality that we have been skating on thin ice when it comes to this country's energy concentrations on the Gulf Coast.

Obviously, overall infrastructure needs on the Southwest and Northern borders are mounting. We need a major push in Congress to remedy this.

There are growing concerns that oil companies are making too much in profits at the expense of consumers.

Today's gasoline prices are taking a severe toll on Americans' pocketbooks. Consumers are anxious.

As the Iraqi people better understand that Saddam Hussein and his regime are history, it is my hope that they will get behind the coalition effort to help them create a democratic government and rebuild their country.

I will continue to forcefully support nonproliferation activities around the world.

Small business in America is booming. The job creator in America, small business, is absolutely moving ahead.