I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent.

Russia under President Putin is less democratic and less free today than when he assumed office. If Russia cannot fulfill its obligation to the G-8 and maintain a high standard of democratic governance then its membership should be suspended.

I won't tolerate lying.

Those whose lives were lost on September 11 will remain in our thoughts and prayers forever.

From the Bush Administration to the 9-11 Commission, there is an urgent and universally recognized need to change the broken formula through which Homeland Security grant money currently is allocated to our first responders.

Vetting and verifying information is one thing. Having our government sending out conflicting messages to the American people when conflict can be avoided is another.

And finally, let me just say it is a fact that not every city can dedicate resources to terrorism.