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

One of the things I really want is for people to feel the civic responsibility, and not just refuse to vote out of protest.

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

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.

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.

Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

There are people who don't vote for a lot of reasons, sometimes as a statement.