Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies.

The truth is our country, our people, our liberties, and our way of life are under attack by radical Islamic terrorists who kill and destroy in the name of religion.

I do think that people ought to have some control over their money, rather than the government, just mandating to them how they're going to invest their money.

Im concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. Theres no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and Mississippi to rebuild.

Saddam Hussein has openly admitted to the rest of the world that he had weapons of mass destruction. He used those weapons to kill his own people.

But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend.

When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the job.