Instead of begging OPEC to drop its oil prices, lets use American leadership and ingenuity to solve our own energy problems.

I have said democracy and freedom do not work too well if you are hungry, if you are starving.

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

I submit that those who run the American military at the top, and those whose boots are on the ground and who run the machinery and equipment, are sending a signal: You asked us to do something. Give us some time and we will solve the problems and we will do it.

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.

I expect an energy bill to increase and diversify supply and stabilize energy prices - not drive up energy costs in one part of the country to subsidize energy in another region.