Our ability to effectively engage China and the Arab world rests on shared economic and political interests and mutual understanding.

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

My goal is to ensure the Northern Border is safe, secure and allows for the free flow of travel and commerce.

And we need to maintain our foothold in the fight against terrorism and terrorist groups and respond to any degradation of Iraqi security or stability.

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

As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to represent the needs of our agriculture community.

I have heard repeated stories of meth users leaving their children unattended for days as they cook, use and then sleep off the intense effects of methamphetamine.