I think natural gas has been a big part of the solution if in fact we need to reduce man-generated carbon dioxide emissions.

I think we need to prepare for the worst, and so I support energy efficiency measures.

Social-impact partnerships address our moral responsibilities to ensure that social programs actually improve recipients lives, and to do so in a fiscally prudent manner.

We need to make sure that joblessness never pays more than employment.

We may not realize it, but a crucial step in building a healthy economy is helping people move from welfare to work.

I think any public policy that doesn't account for the fact that most CO2 emissions don't come from the United States, but they come from other countries, is a flawed policy. So let's not unilaterally tax our power, our people, to solve a global problem.

I think natural gas has been a big part of the solution if in fact we need to reduce man-generated carbon dioxide emissions.