Children are often the silent victims of drug abuse.

As many as three million people are expected to attend the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. The security concerns and economic opportunities are great for both Canada and Washington state.

I strongly support tax relief for the middle class.

We need a positive economic agenda that invests in the innovation and growth that will create jobs for middle class families and ensure that America remains the world leader.

Now more than ever, America needs an agenda for real change.

Today's global landscape is increasingly interconnected. China and the Middle East play critical roles towards international peace and security.

I ask the American people to consider the legacy this administration has handed us in the defense budget as we spend billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars without the tools and ability to track these dollars.