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.

Every single day, we have hundreds, if not thousands of police officers protecting the lives of not just New Yorkers, but the millions who come to New York City to work and to vacation.

The issue for me is American competitiveness, and how do we best create a climate here that allows international capital to come to these shores to create jobs.

I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent.

Hamas is responsible for countless homicide bombings that have killed hundreds of Israeli citizens. They have waged a terror war with the sole intent of murdering innocent people.

Ukraine has been a strong partner to the United States on international initiatives and a committed ally in fighting the War on Terrorism.

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