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 won't tolerate lying.

If you're a retail investor, you have set aside some of your hard-earned money for investment or to create a nest egg, for your kids or family.

I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent.

We know that the most fundamental responsibility of our Federal Government is to ensure the safety of its people and to protect and ensure our National security. And clearly port security has been left in limbo.

The Staten Island Ferry remains a potential terrorist target.

One of the essential elements of government responsibility is to communicate effectively to the American people, especially in time of a potential terrorist attack or a natural disaster.