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

I strongly support tax relief for the middle class.

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

Children are often the silent victims of drug abuse.

For the past several years, the Meth Caucus has worked to engage the Office of National Drug Control Policy on this issue. We have tried to get their attention that meth requires a strong, comprehensive Federal policy.

I can finally go home and tell the constituents, law enforcement, and leaders in Washington state that Congress is treating the meth problem with the same urgency and commitment that local communities have been treating it with for years.

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.