Why do they kill people of other religions because of religion? Why do they hate the Israelis and despise their right to exist? Why do they hate each other? Why do Sunnis kill Shiites? How do they tell the difference? They all look the same to me.

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

It is America, I don't want the government trying to control more of my life. I want less government control, and I think there are too many government regulations, laws and taxes on the books.

We can support our troops without supporting our president.

It seems that nearly every American either has a share of federal spending or has a close relative who does.

I think the important thing is for the president to show action. The people in America want to know that we're listening to them and their concerns.

My job as majority leader is be supportive of our troops, try to have input as decisions are made and to look at those decisions after they're made ... not to march in lock step with everything the president decides to do.