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

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.

As a co-chair of the State's 2010 Olympics Task Force, I am working to make sure our border crossings are ready to handle the risks and benefits the Games will bring.

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

America needs to be secure at home and abroad.

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.